Meaning & use
dentition
The number, type, and arrangement of teeth in a person or animal's mouth.
See it in a sentence
The dentist noted that the child's dentition was developing normally for her age.
Paleontologists studied the fossil's dentition to determine what the ancient creature likely ate.
A note on using this word
Dentition is a technical, clinical term used mainly in dentistry, biology, and paleontology rather than in everyday conversation.
Words with a similar meaning
teeth
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