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materia alba

English translation: materia alba

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Spanish term or phrase:materia alba
English translation:materia alba
Entered by: Laura Molinari

20:47 Jul 5, 2004
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Dentistry
Spanish term or phrase: materia alba
Description of courses and areas studied for a dental program.

Saliva, película adquirida, materia alba, residuos de alimentos, pigmentaciones dentarias.
Laura Molinari
Canada
Local time: 22:15
materia alba
Explanation:

is used in English as well

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Note added at 13 mins (2004-07-05 21:01:01 GMT)
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WHC - Effects of Refined Foods on Teeth and Bones!
... The enamel forms materia alba or a layer of whitish material which
adheres to the enamel and can be scraped off with an instrument. ...
www.worldwidehealthcenter.net/articles-19.html - 49k
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Mag. Sabine Senn
Local time: 04:15
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4 +1materia alba
Mag. Sabine Senn
4alba matter
Michael Powers (PhD)


  

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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
alba matter


Explanation:
Ruiz Torres. Diccionario de térmionos médicos.

Mike :)

Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 22:15
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 16
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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
materia alba


Explanation:

is used in English as well

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Note added at 13 mins (2004-07-05 21:01:01 GMT)
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WHC - Effects of Refined Foods on Teeth and Bones!
... The enamel forms materia alba or a layer of whitish material which
adheres to the enamel and can be scraped off with an instrument. ...
www.worldwidehealthcenter.net/articles-19.html - 49k

Mag. Sabine Senn
Local time: 04:15
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Perfect!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  ggrozoma: materia alba White accumulation or aggregation of microorganisms, desquamated epithelial cells, blood cells and food debris loosely adhered to surfaces of teeth, soft tissues, dental restorations and orthodontic appliances.
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