Edentulous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /iːˈdɛnt.jʊ.ləs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Edentulous is an adjective meaning (sciences) Toothless.
Meaning
(sciences) Toothless.
Example Sentences
A Malay elder crawled on to the veranda, greeted Crabbe with an edentulous "Tabek!" and then crouched in a dark corner, chewing a quid of sireh with hard gums.
Partial edentulism has traditionally been treated with conventional fixed prosthetics when adequate natural tooth abutments are available to support the edentulous span.
Synonyms for edentulous
Depending on context, synonyms include toothless.
Antonyms for edentulous
Common opposites include dentulous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include toothless, teethless, teeth-less, front-toothless, gap-toothed, mouthless.
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