taurodontism

English

Etymology

Latin meaning "bull teeth".

Noun

taurodontism (usually uncountable, plural taurodontisms)

  1. A condition found in the molar teeth of humans, where the body of the tooth and pulp chamber is enlarged vertically at the expense of the roots.
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