dentition
Collocations
3ADJ.
good
VERB + DENTITION
constitutes, mentioned
DENTITION + NOUN
bivalves
Definitions
noun
The set of natural teeth of an individual
The type, number and arrangement of the normal teeth of an organism or of the actual teeth of an individual
Can a medical man say just exactly from the necessarily hurried examination he must give of the mouth, and without a special dental knowledge, what constitutes a good dentition?
An arrangement in an organism or object of projections that resemble teeth
As mentioned dentition of bivalves, i.e. teeth and sockets, occur on the vertical portion of the hinge plates of the two valves, which are in contact with each other when the shell is closed.
The process of growing teeth; teething
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Synonyms
noun — the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively)
noun — the eruption through the gums of baby teeth
- teething
- odontiasis
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2Can a medical man say just exactly from the necessarily hurried examination he must give of the mouth, and without a special dental knowledge, what constitutes a good dentition?
WiktionaryAs mentioned dentition of bivalves, i.e. teeth and sockets, occur on the vertical portion of the hinge plates of the two valves, which are in contact with each other when the shell is closed.
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