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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The study of the structure and development of teeth. uncountable
2. 2
   the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth wordnet
3. 3
   The branch of dentistry dealing with abnormalities of teeth. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

dental medicinedentistrydentistry

Etymology

From odonto- + -logy.

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