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- 6. inhibitor of calcification that occurs in parotid saliva of humans in variable amounts; anticalculus component of “tartar-control” dentifrices.
- 8. inhibitor of calcification that occurs in parotid saliva of humans in variable amounts; anticalculus component of “tartar-control” dentifrices.
- 10. without definite shape or visible differentiation in structure.
- 11. heterotrophic microorganism that can live and grow in the presence of free oxygen; some are obligate, others facultative; adj. aerobic.
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- 1. not made up of or containing cells.
- 2. also referred to as “tartar,” calculus is dental biofilm that has been mineralized primarily with calcium and phosphorus and occurs on the teeth and prosthetic appliances worn in the mouth.
- 3. nucleus, focus, point of origin.
- 4. a surrounding framework, enabling development in a structured manner.
- 5. heterotrophic microorganism that lives and grows in complete (or almost complete) absence of oxygen; some are obligate, others facultative; adj. anaerobic.
- 7. white blood corpuscle capable of amoeboid movement; functions to protect the body against infection and disease.
- 9. crystalline mineral component of bones and teeth that contains calcium and phosphate.