bridge

bridge definition - medical

bridge (brĭj)

noun
  1. An anatomical structure resembling a bridge or span.
  2. The upper part of the ridge of the nose formed by the nasal bones.
  3. A fixed or removable replacement for one or several but not all of the natural teeth, usually anchored at each end to a natural tooth.
  4. One of the threads of protoplasm that appears to pass from one cell to another.

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