exodontics
[ ek-suh-don-tiks ]
/ ˌɛk səˈdɒn tɪks /
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noun (used with a singular verb)
the branch of dentistry dealing with the extraction of teeth.
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Also ex·o·don·tia [ek-suh-don-shuh, -shee-uh]. /ˌɛk səˈdɒn ʃə, -ʃi ə/.
Words nearby exodontics
Exod., exoderm, exodermis, exodeviation, exodontia, exodontics, exodontist, exodos, exodus, exoenzyme, exoergic
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British Dictionary definitions for exodontics
exodontics
/ (ˌɛksəʊˈdɒntɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular) the branch of dental surgery concerned with the extraction of teethAlso called: exodontia (ˌɛksəʊˈdɒnʃə)
Derived forms of exodontics
exodontist, nounWord Origin for exodontics
C20: New Latin, from ex- 1 + -odontia, from Greek odōn tooth
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Medical definitions for exodontics
exodontics
[ ĕk′sə-dŏn′tĭks ]
n.
The dental specialty dealing with tooth extraction.
Other words from exodontics
ex′o•don′tist n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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