Letter C

Crown

1. In dentistry, the portion of the tooth that is covered by enamel.

2. Also in dentistry, a type of restoration that covers all or most of the natural tooth.

3. In anatomy, the top of the head, as in the crown-rump length of a fetus.

4. In obstetrics, when a generous portion of the fetal scalp (the crown) become visible at the vaginal opening during labor.

Soon after the baby crowns, delivery usually occurs

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