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incisor
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in·ci·sor  (n-szr)
n.
A tooth adapted for cutting or gnawing, located at the front of the mouth along the apex of the dental arch.

incisor [ɪnˈsaɪzə]
n
(Medicine / Dentistry) a chisel-edged tooth at the front of the mouth. In man there are four in each jaw

incisor  (n-szr)
A sharp-edged tooth in mammals that is adapted for cutting or gnawing. The incisors are located in the front of the mouth between the canine teeth.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.incisor - a tooth for cutting or gnawingincisor - a tooth for cutting or gnawing; located in the front of the mouth in both jaws
tooth - hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
Translations
incisor [ɪnˈsaɪzəʳ] Nincisivo m
incisor [ɪnˈsaɪzər] nincisive f
incisor
nSchneidezahn m
incisor [ɪnˈsaɪzəʳ] n (Anat) → incisivo


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