Toothward
adj, adv
adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Orientated in the direction of the teeth.
"Sir James Goodhart, I presume, does not doubt the ulceration ' of the toothward surface of the gum-flaps forming the pockets, but there are other areas of ulceration."
Adverb
- 1 Towards the teeth.
"We have observed the ancients’ misapplication and abuse of a panoply of caustic and corrosive materials turned toothward. Thankfully, arsenic, strong acids, and the like have long ago been removed from the dentist’s formulary."
Example
More examples"Sir James Goodhart, I presume, does not doubt the ulceration ' of the toothward surface of the gum-flaps forming the pockets, but there are other areas of ulceration."
Etymology
From tooth + -ward.
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