Sunday, January 18, 2009

Wising Up About Wisdom Teeth

erupt e·rupt (ĭ-rŭpt')v. e·rupt·ed, e·rupt·ing, e·rupts
To break through the gums in developing. Used of teeth.
To appear on the skin. Used of a rash or blemish.


impacted im·pact·ed (ĭm-pāk'tĭd)adj.
Wedged together at the broken ends. Used of a fractured bone.
Placed in the alveolus in a manner prohibiting eruption into a normal position. Used of a tooth.
Packed in or wedged in such a manner so as to fill or block an organ or a passage.

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