| recession | A withdrawal or retreating. See: retraction. Origin: L. Recessio (see recessus) (05 Mar 2000) |
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| gingival recession | The exposure of root surface by an apical shift in the position of the gingiva. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| clitoral recession | Operative procedure to reduce the visual prominence of the clitoris that often occurs in females with congenital adrenal hyperplasia; distinct from clitoral amputation (clitorectomy) or clitoral reduction. See: clitoroplasty. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tendon recession | Surgical displacement of the tendon of an eye muscle posterior to its anatomic insertion. Synonym: curb tenotomy. (05 Mar 2000) |