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dentistry

den·tistry

UK/ˈdɛntɪstɹi/ US/ˈdɛnɪstri/ rare

noun

1.

the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth

Synonyms

Origin

From dentist + -ry.

Phrases

  • animal dentistry
  • cosmetic dentistry

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