English Explanatory Dictionary

deciduous tooth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any tooth that falls out as later teeth grow in or as other existing teeth move to take its place.
  2. A baby tooth or milk tooth which is replaced by later permanent teeth in animals displaying diphyodonty.

Word forms

deciduous tooth deciduous teeth
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