Main Entry: den·ti·tion

Pronunciation: \den-ˈti-shən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin dentition-, dentitio, from dentire to cut teeth, from dent-, dens

Date: 1615

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