Meaning & use
Tori
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The plural of torus, a donut-shaped geometric surface or anatomical ridge.
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The mathematician sketched several tori to illustrate how their surfaces could be deformed without tearing.
The dentist noted the presence of bony tori along the patient's lower jaw.
A note on using this word
In anatomy, "tori" (singular "torus") can refer to benign bony growths that sometimes develop on the roof of the mouth or along the jaw.
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