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permanent tooth

American  

noun

  1. any of the 32 adult teeth that replace the 20 milk teeth.


Etymology

Origin of permanent tooth

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

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Nine years ago, he joined a few colleagues in speculating that the baby tooth helped to stabilize the permanent tooth against sideways breakage as it erupted.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2024

That permanent tooth arrives, only to be forgotten and virtually ignored as the years go by.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2010

Examination of the mouth often develops the fact that one of the temporary teeth causes much irritation by remaining unshed, and thereby interfering with the growth of a permanent tooth.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

It may appear in childhood, and form a smooth unyielding tumour, often of considerable size, replacing the corresponding permanent tooth.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

He came to the conclusion that he must have cut into the gums of a young calf before the permanent tooth was erupted in order to get this structure absolutely unworn for his purpose.

From Old-Time Makers of Medicine The Story of The Students And Teachers of the Sciences Related to Medicine During the Middle Ages by Walsh, James Joseph

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