| TAB vaccine | A suspension of killed typhoid and paratyphoid A and B bacilli. See: typhoid vaccine. Synonym: TAB vaccine. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| chewing cycle | A complete course of movement of the mandible during a single masticatory stroke. (05 Mar 2000) |
| chewing force | force of mastication |
| chewing gum | A preparation of chicle, sometimes mixed with other plastic substances, sweetened and flavored. It is masticated usually for pleasure as a candy substitute but it sometimes acts as a vehicle for the administration of medication. (12 Dec 1998) |