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dent/i, odont/o

Word root Medical Terminology

Tooth.

Example: dental (pertaining to the teeth); orthodontics

Sources

Understanding Medical Words: A Tutorial · U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus)
Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine

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