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Dry socket

Dry socket Meaning & Definition
Dry socket Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Dry socket?

[n] inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form

Synonyms | Synonyms for Dry socket: alveolitis

Related Terms | Find terms related to Dry socket:

See Also | inflammation | redness | rubor

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