- angle r. tearing of the iris root between the longitudinal and circular ciliary muscles; often leading to glaucoma.
- clitoral r. operative procedure to reduce the visual prominence of the clitoris that often occurs in females with congenital adrenal hyperplasia; distinct from clitoral amputation (clitorectomy) or clitoral reduction. SEE ALSO: clitoroplasty.
- gingival r. apical migration of the gingiva along the tooth surface, with exposure of the tooth surface. SYN: gingival atrophy, gingival resorption.
- tendon r. surgical displacement of the tendon of an eye muscle posterior to its anatomic insertion. SYN: curb tenotomy.
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re·ces·sion ri-'sesh-ən n pathological withdrawal of tissue from its normal position <advanced gum \recession>
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re·ces·sion (re-seshґən) [L. recedere to draw back or away] the drawing away of a tissue or part from its normal position.Medical dictionary. 2011.