"patrix" meaning in English

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      "expansion": "patrix (plural patrices)",
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  "lang": "English",
  "lang_code": "en",
  "pos": "noun",
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        {
          "ref": "2015, Elie E. Daou, “Biomaterial aspects: A key factor in the longevity of implant overdenture attachment systems”, in Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry, volume 5, →DOI",
          "text": "The color of the patrix (replaceable nylon insert) indicates the retention value. […] Mechanical and frictional contacts, as well as magnetic forces of attraction between the patrix and matrix can be the basis of retentive force.",
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        }
      ],
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        "A pattern or die used to manufacture a matrix"
      ],
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        [
          "pattern",
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          "matrix",
          "matrix"
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  "word": "patrix"
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    {
      "form": "patrices",
      "tags": [
        "plural"
      ]
    }
  ],
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  "lang_code": "en",
  "pos": "noun",
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          "ref": "2015, Elie E. Daou, “Biomaterial aspects: A key factor in the longevity of implant overdenture attachment systems”, in Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry, volume 5, →DOI",
          "text": "The color of the patrix (replaceable nylon insert) indicates the retention value. […] Mechanical and frictional contacts, as well as magnetic forces of attraction between the patrix and matrix can be the basis of retentive force.",
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        }
      ],
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        "A pattern or die used to manufacture a matrix"
      ],
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          "die",
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          "matrix"
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