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dentition

den·ti·tion [ den tísh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. array of teeth: the type, number, and arrangement of a set of teeth

2. developing of teeth: the process of developing and cutting new teeth

[Late 16th century. < Latin dent- "tooth"]
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