n. The study of the structure and development of teeth
n. The branch of dentistry dealing with abnormalities of teeth
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The science which treats of the teeth, their structure and development.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The science of dentition; that branch of anatomical science which relates to the teeth. It includes odontography and odontogeny.
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n. the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth
Word Usage
"The bones now confirmed as Kelly's were found buried in a wooden ax box in 2009, and were identified through the application of CT scanning, X-rays, pathology, odontology, anthropology and DNA testing."