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Definition of Tooth root
1. Noun. The part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves as support.
Exact synonyms: Root
Generic synonyms: Anatomical Structure, Bodily Structure, Body Structure, Complex Body Part, Structure
Group relationships: Tooth
Terms within: Cement, Cementum
Generic synonyms: Anatomical Structure, Bodily Structure, Body Structure, Complex Body Part, Structure
Group relationships: Tooth
Terms within: Cement, Cementum
Medical Definition of Tooth root
1. The part of a tooth from the neck to the apex, embedded in the alveolar process and covered with cementum. A root may be single or divided into several branches, usually identified by their relative position, e.g., lingual root or buccal root. Single-rooted teeth include mandibular first and second premolars and the maxillary second premolar teeth. The maxillary first premolar has two roots in most cases. Maxillary molars have three roots. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tooth Root
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