Word
odontology
/ˌəudɒnˈtɒlədʒi/
noun
牙科学；牙齿学
核心释义
the study of the structure and development of teeth
- 1.
研究牙齿结构和发育的学科。
The study of the structure and development of teeth.
- 2.
牙科学中研究牙齿异常的分支。
The branch of dentistry dealing with abnormalities of teeth.
牙病学；研究牙齿结构和发育的学科。；牙科学中研究牙齿异常的分支。；牙科学；[医] 牙科学
用法In use
He chose to study odontology because he was fascinated by how teeth develop.
用法提示：odontology 作名词，指研究牙齿结构与发育的学科。
The university's odontology department works closely with local dental clinics.
用法提示：odontology 作名词，指牙科学这一学科领域。
Her research in odontology focuses on rare abnormalities of the teeth.
用法提示：odontology 作名词，指牙科学中研究牙齿异常的分支。
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