Definition of Dilaceration

1. n. The act of rending asunder.

Medical Definition of Dilaceration

1. Displacement of some portion of a developing tooth which is then further developed in its new relation, resulting in a tooth with sharply angulated root(s). Origin: L. Di-lacero, pp. Laceratus, to tear in pieces, fr. Lacer, mangled (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dilaceration

diked
diker
dikers
dikes
diketohydrindylidene-diketohydrindamine
diketone
diketopipe razines
dikey
dikier
dikiest
diking
dikkop
dikkops
diktat
diktats
dilaceration (current term)
Dilantin
dilantin gingivitis
dilapidate
dilapidated
dilapidates
dilapidating
dilapidation
dilapidations
dilatabilities
dilatability
dilatable
dilatably
dilatancies
dilatancy

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