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
Examples of odontology in a Sentence
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Forensic odontology, the practice of matching teeth marks to suspects, has been discredited in recent years.
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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
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
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Word History
Etymology
French odontologie, from odont- + -logie -logy
First Known Use
1813, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Odontology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/odontology. Accessed 7 Dec. 2023.
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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
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