denture
English
Etymology
From French denture (“set of teeth”), from Latin dens, dentis (“tooth”) + -urus, -ura, -urum, a suffix implying a set.
Noun
denture (plural dentures)
- a set of teeth, the teeth viewed as a unit
- an artificial replacement of one or more teeth
- (often in the plural) a complete replacement of all teeth in a mouth
Usage notes
The use of the term dentures rather than the term false teeth was once considered "non-U".
Synonyms
- (artificial teeth): choppers, false teeth
Derived terms
- denture adhesive
- denture cleanser
Translations
set of teeth, the teeth viewed as a unit
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artificial replacement of one or more teeth
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complete replacement of all teeth in a mouth
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