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dentition

collection of teeth

A collection of teeth arranged in some pattern in the mouth or other part of the body. The arrangement may be a simple row, a collection of rows, or a more elaborate structure, such as a toooth whorl.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure anatomical collection
Latin Name collection of teeth
FMA ID 75150

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the dentition?

A collection of teeth arranged in some pattern in the mouth or other part of the body. The arrangement may be a simple row, a collection of rows, or a more elaborate structure, such as a toooth whorl.

What is the Latin name for the dentition?

The Latin name for the dentition is collection of teeth.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:75150 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0003672 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — dentition Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.