Odontology

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  • noun. The study of the structure, development, and abnormalities of the teeth.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. The science of dentition; that branch of anatomical science which relates to the teeth. It includes odontography and odontogeny.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • noun. The science which treats of the teeth, their structure and development.
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  • noun. The study of the structure and development of teeth
  • noun. The branch of dentistry dealing with abnormalities of teeth
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  • noun. the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth
    • Word Usage
    "The bones now confirmed as Kelly's were found buried in a wooden ax box in 2009, and were identified through the application of CT scanning, X-rays, pathology, odontology, anthropology and DNA testing."
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    medical specialty  medicine  
    Hyponym
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    cosmetic dentistry  dental orthopaedics  dental orthopedics  dental surgery  endodontia  
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