deciduous tooth — A temporary tooth in mammals that falls out naturally to make way for a permanent tooth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A temporary tooth in mammals that falls out naturally to make way for a permanent tooth
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈsɪdʒuəs tuːθ/
Example Sentences
- The tooth fairy left a dollar under his pillow when his deciduous tooth fell out during dinner.
- Children typically have 20 deciduous teeth before their permanent teeth begin to emerge.
- She kept all her son's deciduous teeth in a special box, much to his teenage embarrassment.
deciduous tooth
NOUN[/dɪˈsɪdʒuəs tuːθ/]
A temporary tooth in mammals that falls out naturally to make way for a permanent tooth
The little boy proudly shows the deciduous tooth that just fell out at breakfast.
Though deciduous teeth fall, assiduous care remains!
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“The tooth fairy left a dollar under his pillow when his deciduous tooth fell out during dinner.”
“Children typically have 20 deciduous teeth before their permanent teeth begin to emerge.”
“She kept all her son's deciduous teeth in a special box, much to his teenage embarrassment.”
“The dentist explained that deciduous teeth serve as natural space holders for permanent teeth.”
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