- impression plaster
- a gypsum preparation used for the making of impressions of structures in the mouth.
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impression plaster
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impression — 1 Impression, impress, imprint, print, stamp are comparable when denoting the perceptible trace or traces left by pressure. Impression is the most widely applicable of these terms. It may be used with reference to a mark or trace or a series or… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
impression — [im presh′ən] n. [ME impressioun < OFr impression < L impressio] 1. the act of impressing 2. a result or effect of impressing; specif., a) a mark, imprint, etc. made by physical pressure b) an effect produced, as on the mind or senses, by… … English World dictionary
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impression — 1. A mark seemingly made by pressure of one structure or organ on another, seen especially in cadaveric dissections. See also groove for the various impressions of the lungs, e.g., descending aorta, subclavian artery, and vena cavae. 2. An … Medical dictionary
impression — n. (in dentistry) a mould made of the teeth and surrounding soft tissues or of a toothless jaw. A soft impression material (e.g. silicone or alginate) is placed over the teeth or jaw and sets within several minutes, producing an elastic mould.… … The new mediacal dictionary
Impression (dental) — a custom dental mould A dental impression may be described as an accurate representation of part or all of a person s dentition and other areas of the mouth. The dental impression forms an imprint (i.e. a negative mould) of those teeth and gums,… … Wikipedia
impression — impressional, adj. impressionally, adv. impressionless, adj. /im presh euhn/, n. 1. a strong effect produced on the intellect, feelings, conscience, etc. 2. the first and immediate effect of an experience or perception upon the mind; sensation. 3 … Universalium
impression — /ɪmˈprɛʃən / (say im preshuhn) noun 1. a strong effect produced on the intellect, feelings, or conscience. 2. the first and immediate effect upon the mind in outward or inward perception; sensation. 3. the effect produced by an agency or… …
Pug Impression Pad — Pug Impression Pads (PIP) have been widely used in India for census of tigers. [Choudhury, S. R. (1970). Let us count our tigers. Cheetal, 12(2), May, 1970: 41 51.] Choudhury, S. R. (1970) The Tiger Tracer. Cheetal, 13(1), October, 1970.] [Panwar … Wikipedia
