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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A small ridge that leads to a cingulid
2. 2
   A thin ridge on the mesial aspect of lower molar crowns; sometimes continuous with the ectocingulid

   "The presence of a slight precingulid indicates the probable presence of a small paraconid."

Example

More examples

"The presence of a slight precingulid indicates the probable presence of a small paraconid."

Etymology

From pre- + cingulid.

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