noun
- plural of dentition; the process of growing and shedding teeth, or the arrangement and condition of teeth in an individual or species
Usage: commonly used in medical, dental, and biological contexts
Examples
- The dentitions of different mammals vary greatly in structure and function.
- Pediatricians monitor children's dentitions to ensure proper development.
- Fossil dentitions provide important clues about the diet and evolution of extinct species.
- The dentitions of herbivores are adapted for grinding plant material.
- Dental records document the dentitions of patients throughout their lives.