odontoid

American  

[oh-don-toid] / oʊˈdɒn tɔɪd /

adjective

1. of or resembling a tooth; toothlike.

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odontoid British  

/ ɒˈdɒntɔɪd /

adjective

1. toothlike

2. of or relating to the odontoid process

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Etymology

Origin of odontoid

First recorded in 1700–10, odontoid is from the Greek word odontoeidḗs “toothlike.” See odont-, -oid

Example Sentences

Vanderpool of Bellevue Hospital, N.Y., describes a fracture of the odontoid process caused by a fall on the back of the head; death, however, did not ensue until six months later.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)

The odontoid process of the second vertebra is pig-like: and the tibia and fibula and radius and ulna are severally distinct.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various

When this occurs suddenly, the odontoid process may impinge on the medulla and upper part of the cord and cause sudden death.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

Change of form of the odontoid process of the second or axis vertebrae from a cone to a hollow half-cylinder.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various

Fracture of the odontoid process may occur, however, without displacement, the transverse ligament retaining the fragment in position and protecting the cord from injury.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander