odontology

noun

odon·​tol·​o·​gy (ˌ)ō-ˌdän-ˈtä-lə-jē How to pronounce odontology (audio)
1
: a science dealing with the teeth, their structure and development, and their diseases
2

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Forensic odontology, the practice of matching teeth marks to suspects, has been discredited in recent years. al, 15 Dec. 2022 Laundrie's remains were identified through dental record comparison, also known as odontology, on Oct. 21. Bayliss Wagner, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2021

Word History

Etymology

French odontologie, from odont- + -logie -logy

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of odontology was in 1813

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“Odontology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/odontology. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

odontology

noun
odon·​tol·​o·​gy (ˌ)ō-ˌdän-ˈtäl-ə-jē How to pronounce odontology (audio)
plural odontologies
1
: a science dealing with the teeth, their structure and development, and their diseases
2
odontological adjective
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