wisdom tooth
noun
: the third molar that is the last tooth to erupt on each side of the upper and lower jaws in humans
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She is supposed to have a cardiac stress test later this month along with surgery to remove her wisdom teeth in September.
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Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 22 Feb. 2016
In humans, vestigial organs include wisdom teeth and the appendix.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
The country star, 39, recently underwent a series of dental procedures, including a veneer replacement and wisdom teeth removal, and his wife Bunnie Xo documented the process in a hilarious and sweet TikTok video.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
There are several reasons why wisdom teeth can be a source of pain and discomfort:
Impaction
Often, there isn't enough room for wisdom teeth to grow properly.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2023
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Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 22 Feb. 2016
In humans, vestigial organs include wisdom teeth and the appendix.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
The country star, 39, recently underwent a series of dental procedures, including a veneer replacement and wisdom teeth removal, and his wife Bunnie Xo documented the process in a hilarious and sweet TikTok video.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
There are several reasons why wisdom teeth can be a source of pain and discomfort:
Impaction
Often, there isn't enough room for wisdom teeth to grow properly.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2023
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wisdom tooth
noun
wis·dom tooth
ˈwiz-dəm- 
: the third molar that is the last tooth to erupt on each side of the upper and lower human jaw
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