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Of or pertaining to the prevention and treatment of illness, and the preservation of physical and mental well-being, through the services provided by medical professionals.

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chemotherapeutic

Health care; Dentistry

An agent of a chemical nature which exerts an antimicrobial effect.

ventral

Health care; Dentistry

The underside, used when speaking of the tongue; thus the ventral surface of the tongue is the underside of the tongue.

furcation

Health care; Dentistry

An area where the root divides.

maxillae

Health care; Dentistry

The upper jaw.

postpalatal seal

Health care; Dentistry

An elevation of material on the back (tissue side) of a denture; for the purpose of sealing the denture.

debridement

Health care; Dentistry

Treatment of a bacterial infection by removing irritants (bacteria, calculus) from the periodontal pocket so as to allow healing of adjacent tissues.

topical

Health care; Dentistry

Applied directly to an infected area for treatment.