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Odontoma
Meaning: Common benign tumour-like growth made of disorganised tooth tissue such as enamel and dentine.
In practice: An odontoma was discovered blocking the eruption of a permanent canine.
Word parts
- odont- means tooth
- -oma means a lump, mass or tumour
Many medical words are built from Greek and Latin parts like these, so learning a few helps you work out new terms.
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Which word means: Pointed or rounded raised projection on the chewing surface of a tooth.
Answer: Cusp
Which word means: Paste, gel or powder used with a toothbrush to clean and polish the teeth.
Answer: Dentifrice
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