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odontology
Odontology (noun) means the scientific study of how teeth are formed and how they develop.
noun
1
The scientific study of how teeth are formed and how they develop.
2
The area of dentistry concerned with problems and abnormalities of the teeth.
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Etymology
Formed from odonto- and -logy.
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What is the meaning of odontology?
"odontology" (noun) means the scientific study of how teeth are formed and how they develop.
What is another word for odontology?
Other words for "odontology" include dentistry.
What are the different meanings of odontology?
"odontology" has 2 main meanings: 1. The scientific study of how teeth are formed and how they develop; 2. The area of dentistry concerned with problems and abnormalities of the teeth.