| IRE | internal rotation in extension; iron-responsive element; isolated rabbit eye |
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| MIME | multipurpose Internet mail extension |
| QEE | quadriceps extension exercise |
| TEF | thermic effect of food; thyrotroph embryonic factor; tracheoesophageal fistula; transcriptional enha... |
| THE | tetrahydrocortisone E; tonic hind limb extension; transhepatic embolization; tropical hypereosinophi... |
| PER | proboscis extension reflex |
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| THE | tonic hind limb extension |
| extension | 1. <orthopaedics> The movement by which the two elements of any jointed part are drawn away from each other. 2. <anatomy> A movement which brings the members of a limb into or toward a straight relation. Origin: L. Extensio (18 Nov 1997) |
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| extension bridge | A fixed partial bridge denture in which the pontic is retained only on one side by an abutment tooth. Synonym: extension bridge. (05 Mar 2000) |
| extension form | The extension of the cavity preparation outline form to include areas of incipient carious lesions; this extension provides a dental restoration with margins that are self-cleansing or easily cleaned. (05 Mar 2000) |