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Definition of Cementation

1. n. The act or process of cementing.

Definition of Cementation

1. Noun. The act of cementing ¹

2. Noun. (metallurgy) The impregnation of the surface of a metal with another material; the manufacture of steel by carburizing iron ¹

3. Noun. (geology) The precipitation of mineral matter in the pores of a sediment ¹

4. Noun. (medicine) The use of a cement join the parts of a broken bone to aid in the healing process ¹

5. Noun. (dentistry) The use of a cement or adhesive to fasten orthodontics or to restore chipped or broken teeth ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Cementation

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Medical Definition of Cementation

1. The joining of objects by means of a cement (e.g., in fracture fixation, such as in hip arthroplasty for joining of the acetabular component to the femoral component). It is used for the process of attaching parts of a tooth or restorative material to a natural tooth or for the attaching of orthodontic bands to teeth by means of an adhesive. (08 Mar 2000)

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