[Diseases of the oral mucosa. Anatomy and physiology of the oral mucosa].
1965
H Heuser
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MeSH Term
Description
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D009059
Mouth Diseases
Diseases involving the MOUTH.
Disease, Mouth,Diseases, Mouth,Mouth Disease
D009061
Mouth Mucosa
Lining of the ORAL CAVITY, including mucosa on the GUMS; the PALATE; the LIP; the CHEEK; floor of the mouth; and other structures. The mucosa is generally a nonkeratinized stratified squamous EPITHELIUM covering muscle, bone, or glands but can show varying degree of keratinization at specific locations.
The profession concerned with the teeth, oral cavity, and associated structures, and the diagnosis and treatment of their diseases including prevention and the restoration of defective and missing tissue.