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Definition of Odontology
1. Noun. The branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth.
Examples of category: Cap, Crown, Crownwork, Jacket, Jacket Crown, Dental Appliance, Filling, Impression, Inlay, Occlusion, Bonding, Malocclusion, Overbite, Crowned, Uncrowned
Generic synonyms: Medical Specialty, Medicine
Specialized synonyms: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Surgery, Endodontia, Endodontics, Dental Orthopaedics, Dental Orthopedics, Orthodontia, Orthodontics, Orthodonture, Periodontia, Periodontics, Prosthodontia, Prosthodontics
Definition of Odontology
1. n. The science which treats of the teeth, their structure and development.
Definition of Odontology
1. Noun. The study of the structure and development of teeth ¹
2. Noun. The branch of dentistry dealing with abnormalities of teeth ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Odontology
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Odontology
Literary usage of Odontology
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Origin and Evolution of the Human Dentition by William King Gregory (1922)
"DEPENDENCE OF odontology UPON PALAEONTOLOGY AND TAXONOMY, OR CLASSIFICATION
ACCORDING TO KINSHIP The lines of evolution of the molar patterns described ..."
2. Journal of the British Dental Association by British Dental Association (1886)
"odontology at the British Museum. EVERYONE is no doubt aware that the national
collection of natural history has been removed from its old home in Great ..."
3. Roentgen diagnosis of diseases of the head by Arthur Schueller (1918)
"odontology The pathologic changes in the jaws and teeth are either a local
manifestation of anomalies of the whole skull, and were, on that account, ..."
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