[Mandibular hypertrophy. Concept and surgical-orthodontic treatment].
1980
R A Litt, and
V Pangrazio
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D006984
Hypertrophy
General increase in bulk of a part or organ due to CELL ENLARGEMENT and accumulation of FLUIDS AND SECRETIONS, not due to tumor formation, nor to an increase in the number of cells (HYPERPLASIA).
Hypertrophies
D008297
Male
Males
D008334
Mandible
The largest and strongest bone of the FACE constituting the lower jaw. It supports the lower teeth.
The phase of orthodontics concerned with the correction of malocclusion with proper appliances and prevention of its sequelae (Jablonski's Illus. Dictionary of Dentistry).
Corrective Orthodontics
D010027
Osteotomy
The surgical cutting of a bone. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Osteotomies
D011378
Prognathism
A condition marked by abnormal protrusion of the mandible. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Prognathisms
D005260
Female
Females
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328
Adult
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.