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denti-

a combining form meaning “tooth,” used in the formation of compound words: dentiform.

Nearby words

  1. dentately,
  2. dentation,
  3. dentelle,
  4. dentes,
  5. dentex,
  6. denticle,
  7. denticulate,
  8. denticulately,
  9. denticulation,
  10. dentiform
Also especially before a vowel, dent-.
Compare odonto-.

Origin of denti-

< Latin, combining form of dēns, stem dent-; see tooth
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British Dictionary definitions for denti-

denti-

before a vowel dent-

combining form

indicating a toothdentiform; dentine

Word Origin for denti-

from Latin dēns, dent-
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Medicine definitions for denti-

denti-

pref.

Tooth:dentalgia.
Dental:dentilabial.
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