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band (band) a strip that holds together or binds separate objects or parts; for anatomical structures, see frenulum, taenia, trabecula, and vinculum. an object or appliance that confines or restricts while allowing a limited degree of movement. an elongated area with parallel or roughly parallel borders that is distinct from the surrounding surface, as by color or texture. See also layer and stria. chromosome band; a segment of a chromosome stained brighter or darker than the adjacent bands; used in identifying the chromosomes and in determining the exact extent of chromosomal abnormalities. Called Q bands, G bands, C bands, T bands, etc., according to the staining method used. in dentistry, a thin metal strip fitted around a tooth or its roots.
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