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MeSH Supplementary: Torus Palatinus and Torus Mandibularis
Unique ID: C566043
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/C566043
Registry Number: 0
Heading Mapped to: *Exostoses; Mandible / *abnormalities; Palate, Hard / *abnormalities
Frequency: 30
Note: Torus palatinus (TP) is a spindle-shaped bony elevation along the midline of the hard palate. Torus mandibularis (TM) is a bony elevation along the mandible generally just below the lower premolars. Both exostoses usually appear as a series of swellings. OMIM: 189700
Date of Entry: 2012/11/05
Revision Date: 2016/09/29

Torus Palatinus and Torus Mandibularis MeSH Supplementary Concept Data 2023