(facial Afro-Caribbean eruption of childhood) a rare skin condition seen in Afro-Caribbean children. Characterized by a papular eruption around the eyes, nose, and mouth, it is a benign and self-limiting condition that usually subsides within a few months to years.
A type of joint found in the spine, formed by the bony knob (called a process) of one vertebra fitting into a hollow in the vertebra above. Facet joints allow a degree of movement between individual vertebrae, which gives the spine its flexibility.... facet joint
n. (in dentistry) an instrument for transferring the jaw relationship of a patient to an *articulator to allow reproduction of the lateral and protrusive movements of the lower jaw. Specifically, it transfers the relationship of the maxillary arch and temporomandibular joint.... face-bow
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