| alternate binaural loudness balance test | ABLB test, a test for recruitment in one ear; the comparison of relative loudness of a series of intensities presented alternately to either ear. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| binaural alternate loudness balance test | A test for recruitment in one ear; the comparison of relative loudness of a series of intensities presented alternately to either ear. Synonym: BALB test. (05 Mar 2000) |
| loudness perception | The perceived attribute of a sound which corresponds to the physical attribute of intensity. (12 Dec 1998) |
| loudness recruitment | <neurology, otolaryngology> An abnormally disproportionate increase in the sensation of loudness in response to a relatively slight increase in intensity of an acoustic signal. Loudness recruitment is also a special audiological procedure or test. (12 Dec 1998) |
| gingival contour | The shape or form of the gingiva, either natural or artificial, around the necks of the teeth. Synonym: gum contour. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gum contour | The shape or form of the gingiva, either natural or artificial, around the necks of the teeth. Synonym: gum contour. (05 Mar 2000) |
| contour | 1. The outline of a part; the surface configuration. 2. In dentistry, to restore the normal outlines of a broken or otherwise misshapen tooth, or to create the external shape or form of a prosthesis. Origin: L. Con-(intens.), + torno, to turn (in a lathe), fr. Tornus, a lathe (05 Mar 2000) |
| contour lines of Owen | Accentuated incremental line's in the dentin thought to be due to disturbances in the mineralization process. Synonym: contour lines of Owen. (05 Mar 2000) |
| height of contour | See: height of contour. (05 Mar 2000) |
| flange contour | The design of the flange of a denture. (05 Mar 2000) |