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51DEFB4 — Defensin, beta 4, also known as DEFB4, is a human gene. PBB Summary section title = summary text = Defensins form a family of microbicidal and cytotoxic peptides made by neutrophils. Members of the defensin family are highly similar in protein… …
52Morsicatio buccarum — Classification and external resources ICD 10 K13.1 (ILDS K13.110) Morsicatio buccarum (also known as Chronic cheek biting, and Chronic cheek chewing ) is a cutaneous condition characterized by chronic irritation or injury to the buccal mucosa… …
53Beta-defensin 2 — Defensin, beta 4A PDB rendering based on 1e4q …
54Cheek — This article is about the anatomical feature. For other uses, see Cheek (disambiguation). Cheek Girl with prominent (puffy) cheeks. Latin bucca …
55Hyperplasia — A condition in which there is an increase in the number of normal cells in a tissue or organ. * * * An increase in number of normal cells in a tissue or organ, excluding tumor formation, whereby the bulk of the part or organ may be increased. SEE …
56gingiva — The dense fibrous tissue and overlying mucous membrane, which envelop the alveolar processes of the upper and lower jaws and surrounds the necks of the teeth. SYN: gum (2) . [L.] alveolar g. gingival tissue applied to the alveolar …
57thrush — Infection of the oral tissues with Candida albicans; often an opportunistic infection in humans with AIDS or humans suffering from other conditions that depress the immune system; also common in normal infants who have been treated with… …
58Human microbiome — The human microbiome (or human microbiota) is the assemblage of microorganisms that reside on the surface and in deep layers of skin, in the saliva and oral mucosa, in the conjunctiva, and in the gastrointestinal tracts. They include bacteria,… …
59Odontogenic cyst — Not to be confused with Calcifying odontogenic cyst, Glandular odontogenic cyst, Dental cyst, or Paradental cyst. Odontogenic cyst Classification and external resources Odontogenic cyst is a closed sac, having a distinct membrane derived from… …
60Lichen planus — A common skin disease with small itchy pink or purple spots on the arms or legs. The lesions (abnormal areas) on the skin in lichen planus are typically polygonal, flat (hence, the term planus), and pruritic (itchy). Occurs characteristically on… …
