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Definition of Alveolar ridge
1. Noun. A ridge that forms the borders of the upper and lower jaws and contains the sockets of the teeth.
Exact synonyms: Alveolar Process, Gum Ridge
Terms within: Alveolus, Tooth Socket, Alveolar Artery, Arteria Alveolaris
Generic synonyms: Appendage, Outgrowth, Process
Group relationships: Jaw
Terms within: Alveolus, Tooth Socket, Alveolar Artery, Arteria Alveolaris
Generic synonyms: Appendage, Outgrowth, Process
Group relationships: Jaw
Definition of Alveolar ridge
1. Noun. (anatomy) a ridge that forms the borders of the maxilla and the mandible and contains the alveoli of the teeth ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Alveolar ridge
1. That portion of bone in either the maxilla or the mandible which surrounds and supports the teeth. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Alveolar Ridge
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