premolar
[ pree-moh-ler ]
/ priˈmoʊ lər /
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adjective
noun
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British Dictionary definitions for premolar
premolar
/ (priːˈməʊlə) /
adjective
situated before a molar tooth
noun
any one of eight bicuspid teeth in the human adult, two situated on each side of both jaws between the first molar and the canine
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Medical definitions for premolar
premolar
[ prē-mō′lər ]
n.
Any of eight bicuspid teeth located in pairs on each side of the upper and lower jaws behind the canines and in front of the molars.bicuspid
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Scientific definitions for premolar
premolar
[ prē-mō′lər ]
Any of eight bicuspid teeth in mammals, arranged in pairs on both sides of the upper and lower jaws between the canines and molars. Premolars are used to tear and grind food.
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