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Jaw, Edentulous
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Definition
: The total absence of teeth from either the mandible or the maxilla, but not both. Total absence of teeth from both is MOUTH, EDENTULOUS. Partial absence of teeth in either is JAW, EDENTULOUS, PARTIALLY.
note category: do not confuse with ANODONTIA (see note there);
Examples
Jaw, Edentulous, Partially
Other names
Jaws, Edentulous; Edentulous Jaws; Edentulous Jaw