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tooth

/tuːθ/ noun · British & US
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What does tooth mean?

noun

A hard, calcified structure in the jaw of most vertebrates, used for biting and chewing food. A tooth is composed of a hard outer layer called enamel, a layer of dentin beneath the enamel, and a pulp cavity containing nerves and blood vessels.

Example

"The dentist examined the patient's tooth to determine the cause of the pain."

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