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onlaid

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on⋅lay

  [n. on-ley, awn-; v. on-ley, awn-] noun, verb, -laid, -lay⋅ing.
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–noun
1. an overlay, esp. one in relief.
2. Dentistry. an inlay that restores the occlusal surface of a tooth.
–verb (used with object)
3. to place or mount (an onlay) on a surface, esp. for decorative purposes.
Origin:
1875–80; on + lay 1 , after v. phrase lay on
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Main Entry: on·lay
Pronunciation: 'on-"lA, 'än-
Function: noun
1 : a metal covering attached to a tooth to restore one or more of itssurfaces
2 : a graft applied to the surface of a tissue (as bone)
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onlay on·lay (ŏn'lā')
n.

  1. A cast restoration, usually made of gold, that is attached to the occlusal surface of a tooth.

  2. A bone graft applied to the exterior surface of the bone.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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