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odontología — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dentistry noun The branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems affecting teeth and gums.
  • odontology noun The study of the structure and development of teeth.

Senses

odontología is used for these senses in English:

  • dentistry (uncountable) The field of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions of the teeth and oral cavity.
  • odontology The study of the structure and development of teeth

dentistry — full definition

  1. noun The branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems affecting teeth and gums.
  2. noun The practical work of examining and treating teeth, such as fillings, extractions, and crowns.

odontology — full definition

  1. noun The study of the structure and development of teeth.
  2. noun The branch of dentistry dealing with abnormalities of teeth.

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