cap (2)
(kap)
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[L. cappa, hood]
1. A covering.
SYN: SEE: tegmentum
2. The first part of the duodenum.
3. The protective covering of a developing tooth.
4. The artificial covering of a tooth, used for cosmetic reasons.
SEE: enamel organThere's more to see -- the rest of this topic is available only to subscribers.
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