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MeSH Heading: Bite Force
Tree Number(s): E06.276.125
Unique ID: D001732
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001732
Scope Note: The force applied by the masticatory muscles in dental occlusion.
Entry Term(s): Masticatory Force; Occlusal Force
NLM Classification #: WU 440
Previous Indexing: Dental Occlusion (1966-1983); Dental Stress Analysis (1968-1983); Mastication (1966-1983); Masticatory Muscles (1966-1983)
Public MeSH Note: 91; was see under DENTAL OCCLUSION 1984-90
History Note: 91(84); was see under DENTAL OCCLUSION 1984-90
Date Introduced: 1991/01/01
Last Updated: 1991/01/01

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