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interproximal

interproximal adjective: between the proximal parts of two adjoining surfaces, but especially between the surfaces of adjoining teeth.

Adjective

interproximal (not comparable)

  1. Between the proximal parts of two adjoining surfaces, but especially between the surfaces of adjoining teeth.
    • Transillumination of anterior teeth, using the composite curing light placed labially to shine through the tooth and be viewed using the mouth mirror, shows up any cavities as dark interproximal shadows.2013, Carole Hollins, Questions and Answers for Dental Nurses, page 44

Origin of interproximal

From inter- + proximal.

Words formed from interproximal

Questions about interproximal

What does interproximal mean?
Interproximal means between the proximal parts of two adjoining surfaces, but especially between the surfaces of adjoining teeth.
What part of speech is interproximal?
Interproximal is an adjective.

Words near interproximal in the dictionary

  1. interprotomer
  2. interproton
  3. interprovince
  4. interprovincial
  5. interprovincially
  6. interproximal
  7. interproximally
  8. interproximate
  9. interprs.
  10. interps.
  11. interpsychic

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