D in Dental Meaning

The D meaning in Dental terms is "Discontinue". There are 2 related meanings of the D Dental abbreviation.

D on Dental Full Forms

  1. Discontinue Cease from doing or providing, especially something that has been provided on a regular basis.
  2. Distal The more (or most) distant of two (or more) things. For example, the distal end of the femur is the end down by the knee; the end more distant from the torso. The distal bile duct is the far end of the cystic duct, the end away from the gallbladder. And the distal lymph node in a chain of nodes is the most distant one. The opposite of distal is proximal. For a more complete listing of terms used in medicine for spatial orientation, please see the entry to "Anatomic Orientation Terms".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. What does D stand for Dental?

    D stands for Discontinue in Dental terms.

  2. What is the shortened form of Discontinue in Dental?

    The short form of "Discontinue" is D for Dental.

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