| pontic | An artificial tooth on a fixed partial denture; it replaces the lost natural tooth, restores its functions, and usually occupies the space previously occupied by the natural crown. Synonym: dummy. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| ponticulin | <protein> Developmentally regulated 17 kD transmembrane glycoprotein from Dictyostelium that regulates actin binding and nucleation. Preferentially located at actin rich regions such as sites of cell adhesion. Analogue found in human neutrophils. (18 Nov 1997) |
| ponticulus | A vertical ridge on the eminentia conchae giving insertion to the auricularis posterior muscle. Origin: L. Dim. Of pons, bridge (05 Mar 2000) |
| ponticulus hepatis | A bridge of liver tissue that sometimes overlaps the fossa of the inferior vena cava, converting it into a canal. Synonym: ponticulus hepatis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ponticulus nasi | Bridge of the nose. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ponticulus promontorii | subiculum promontorii |