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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > digestive system diseases > mouth diseases > tooth diseases > malocclusion
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > digestive system diseases > mouth diseases > tooth diseases > malocclusion
Preferred Term:

malocclusion

Definition:
Such malposition and contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth as to interfere with the highest efficiency during the excursive movements of the jaw that are essential for mastication.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
tooth diseases
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • crossbite
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/291684
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RDF/XMLCreated 2017-02-08, last modified 2017-11-10