odontology

noun

odon·​tol·​o·​gy (ˌ)ō-ˌdän-ˈtä-lə-jē 

1

: a science dealing with the teeth, their structure and development, and their diseases

2

: forensic odontology

Examples of odontology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Forensic odontology, the practice of matching teeth marks to suspects, has been discredited in recent years. — al, 15 Dec. 2022

Word History

Etymology

French odontologie, from odont- + -logie -logy

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing odontology

• forensic odontology

Rhymes for odontology

• aetiology
• anthropology
• archaeology
• archeology
• audiology
• cardiology
• climatology
• cohomology
• cosmetology
• criminology
• demonology
• dermatology

Medical Definition

odontology

noun

odon·​tol·​o·​gy (ˌ)ō-ˌdän-ˈtäl-ə-jē 

plural odontologies

1

: a science dealing with the teeth, their structure and development, and their diseases

2

: forensic odontology

odontological

-ˌdänt-ᵊl-ˈäj-i-kəl 

adjective