| esthesioscopy | Examination into the degree and extent of tactile and other forms of sensibility. Origin: esthesio-+ G. Skopeo, to view (05 Mar 2000) |
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| esthesodic | Conveying sensory impressions. Synonym: esthesodic. Origin: esthesio-+ G. Hodos, way (05 Mar 2000) |
| esthetic | 1. Pertaining to the sensations. 2. Pertaining to esthetics (i.e., beauty). Origin: G. Aisthesis, sensation (05 Mar 2000) |
| esthetic dentistry | A field of dentistry concerned especially with the appearance of a dental restoration as achieved through its form and colour. (05 Mar 2000) |
| esthetic surgery | <surgery> Surgery in which the principal purpose is to improve the appearance, usually with the connotation that the improvement sought is beyond the normal appearance, and its acceptable variations, for the age and the ethnic origin of the patient. Synonym: esthetic surgery. (05 Mar 2000) |
| esthetics | The branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of the beautiful. It includes beauty, esthetic experience, esthetic judgment, esthetic aspects of medicine, etc. (12 Dec 1998) |
| esthetics, dental | Skills, techniques, standards, and principles used to improve the art and symmetry of the teeth and face to improve the appearance as well as the function of the teeth, mouth, and face. (12 Dec 1998) |