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

On the upper surface of the axis, the second vertebra, is a peg or process, called the odontoid process from its resemblance to a tooth.

From A Practical Physiology by Blaisdell, Albert F.

The odontoid process of the axis is wide, flat, and hollowed above, as in the ruminants.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" by Various

In development the centrum of the axis ossifies from one centre, and the odontoid, peg from another, which at that time occupies the position of centrum of the atlas.

From Text Book of Biology, Part 1: Vertebrata by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

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

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