Medical Definition of Parallel attachment

1. A frictional or mechanically retained unit used in fixed or removable prosthodontics, consisting of closely fitting male and female parts, an attachment that may be rigid in function or may incorporate a movable stress control unit to reduce the torque on the abutment. Synonym: frictional attachment, internal attachment, key attachment, keyway attachment, parallel attachment, slotted attachment. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Parallel Attachment

paralleling
parallelism
parallelism
parallelisms
parallelize
parallelled
parallelling
parallelogram
parallelogram
parallelograms
parallelometer
parallelopiped
parallelopiped
parallelopipedon
parallels
parallel attachment (current term)
parallel bars
parallel circuit
Parallel Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy
parallel interface
Parallel Lives
parallel of latitude
parallel operation
parallel port
parallel processing
parallel rays
parallel track
parallergic
paralogia
paralogism

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