dentition

as inpearly whites
as inteeth

Synonyms for dentition

noun teeth

Word Origin & History

1610s, "teething, the cutting of teeth," from Latin dentitionem (nominative dentitio) "teething," noun of action from past participle stem of dentire "to cut the teeth," from dentem (nominative dens) "tooth" (see tooth). Meaning "arrangement of teeth" is from 1849.

Example Sentences for dentition

It seems to lie between the ape and the human type of dentition.

Here is a form of chart for keeping a record of the dentition.

The dentition is heterodont in a few reptiles and the majority of mammals.

The Civets and Hyaenas have a dentition allying them closely to the cats.

The Ruminantia or Pecora are very uniform as regards their dentition.

The dentition of the Cebid is very characteristic of the family.

The skull (plates 22-24) and dentition are complete and unbroken.

Thus far, we have considered only the process of the first dentition.

The dentition is generally the full one of forty-four teeth.

The dentition was complete and the canines not highly developed.

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