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Macroglossia
Meaning: Abnormally large tongue, which may be congenital or caused by conditions such as hypothyroidism or amyloidosis.
In practice: Macroglossia with tooth indentations along the tongue edges prompted investigation for amyloidosis.
Word parts
- macro- means large
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Which word means: Panoramic dental radiograph showing all the teeth, both jaws and surrounding structures on one image.
Answer: Orthopantomogram
Which word means: Mottling or white streaking of tooth enamel caused by too much of a decay-preventing mineral during tooth development.
Answer: Fluorosis
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