alveolodental
|al-ve-o-lo-den-tal|
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/ˌæl.viˌoʊ.loʊˈdɛn.təl/
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/ˌæl.viˌəʊ.ləʊˈdɛn.təl/
pertaining to teeth and alveolar ridge
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alveolodental' originates from Latin, specifically the words 'alveolus' meaning 'small cavity' and 'dentalis' meaning 'of the teeth'.
Historical Evolution
'alveolus' and 'dentalis' combined in Latin to form 'alveolodentalis', which eventually became the modern English word 'alveolodental'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the small cavity and teeth', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/06 22:21