gemination

noun

gem·​i·​na·​tion ˌjem-ə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce gemination (audio)
: a doubling, duplication, or repetition
especially : a formation of two teeth from a single tooth germ

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“Gemination.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/gemination. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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