retrusion
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Related to retrusion: mandibular retrusion
retrusion
[re-troo´zhun]the state of being located posterior to the normal position, such as the mandible or a tooth displaced in the line of occlusion.
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re·tru·sion
(rē-trū'zhŭn),1. Retraction of the mandible from any given point.
2. The backward movement of the mandible.
[L. retrudo, pp. -trusus, to push back]
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
re·tru·sion
(rĕ-trū'zhŭn)1. Retraction of the mandible from any given point.
2. The backward movement of the mandible.
3. The act or process of forcing something back.
[L. re-trudo, pp. -trusus, to push back]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
re·tru·sion
(rĕ-trū'zhŭn)1. Retraction of mandible from any given point.
2. Backward movement of mandible.
[L. re-trudo, pp. -trusus, to push back]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012