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grinding(dictionary)
grinding-in(medicine)
Grinding(medicine)
grinding(dictionary)
selective grinding(medicine)
grinding machine(encyclopedia)
compact(4)(dictionary)
compact(3)(dictionary)
compact(2)(dictionary)

compact(4) (iou) and grinding surface (medicine)


compact(4) (iou)



compact noun2. L16.
[from COMPACT adjective.]
An object or body of compacted material; a combination; a compact state. Now rare. L16.
A small flat case for face-powder etc., usu. with a mirror in the lid. Also powder compact. E20.
A medium-sized motor car. N. Amer. M20.

grinding surface (medicine)


grinding surface -->
denture occlusal surface


That portion of the surface of a denture that makes contact or near contact with the corresponding surface of an opposing denture or tooth.

Synonym: facies occlusalis dentis, facies masticatoria, grinding surface, masticating surface, masticatory surface, occlusal surface.