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bridge⋅work

[brij-wurk]
–noun
1. Dentistry.
a. a dental bridge.
b. dental bridges collectively.
c. any of several different types of dental bridges.
2. Civil Engineering. the art or process of bridge building.

Origin:
1880–85; bridge 1 + work
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bridge·work   (brĭj'wûrk')   
n.  
  1. A dental bridge.

  2. Dental prosthetics involving a bridge or bridges.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: bridge·work
Pronunciation: -"w&rk
Function: noun
: dental bridges; also : prosthodontics concerned with theirconstruction
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

bridgework bridge·work (brĭj'wûrk')
n.
See partial denture.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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