Meaning & use
bicuspid
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Having two points or cusps, especially describing a tooth or the heart valve between the left atrium and ventricle.
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The dentist pointed out the bicuspid on the X-ray, noting a small cavity.
A bicuspid aortic valve has two flaps instead of the usual three.
A note on using this word
As a noun, 'bicuspid' commonly refers to a premolar tooth in everyday dental language.
Words with a similar meaning
premolar
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A premolar tooth with two cusps, located between the canines and molars.
The dentist numbed the area before extracting the damaged bicuspid.
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