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denti-

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  1. a combining form meaning “tooth,” used in the formation of compound words: dentiform.
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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
  1. indicating a toothdentiform; dentine
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Word Origin

from Latin dēns, dent-
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denti- in Medicine

denti-

pref.
  1. Tooth:dentalgia.
  2. Dental:dentilabial.
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