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Dentistry

DEH-ntih-stree

/ˈdɛntɪstriː/

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dentistry

Dictionary meaning

The branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy, development and diseases of the teeth.

Examples

  • I studied dentistry in college.

Synonyms: dental medicine, odontology

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