dentition
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den·ti·tion

noun \den-ˈti-shən\

Definition of DENTITION

1
: the development and cutting of teeth
2
: the character of a set of teeth especially with regard to their number, kind, and arrangement — see tooth illustration
3
: teeth

Origin of DENTITION

Latin dentition-, dentitio, from dentire to cut teeth, from dent-, dens
First Known Use: 1615

den·ti·tion

noun \den-ˈtish-ən\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of DENTITION

1
: the development and cutting of teeth
2
: the character of a set of teeth especially with regard to their number, kind, and arrangement
3

Illustration of DENTITION

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