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indirect retention(medicine)

lexis (iou) and retention form (medicine)


lexis (iou)



lexis noun. M20.
[Greek: see LEXICON.]
The diction or wording, in contrast to Other elements, of a piece of Writing. M20.
Linguistics. Items of lexical, as opp. esp. to grammatical, meaning; the total word-stock of a language. Also, the branch of knowledge that deals with words as lexical items. M20.

retention form (medicine)


retention form


The shape of a cavity preparation that prevents displacement of the dental restoration by lateral or tipping forces as well as masticatory forces.