odont/o
tooth
From Greek odous, odontos, tooth
Meaning
What does odont/o mean?
odont/o is a root meaning tooth. It comes from Greek odous, odontos, tooth.
Inside words it is spelled odont.
Hides inside periodontal (peri + odont + al), the tissues around a tooth.
In real words
Medical words with odont/o
surrounding a tooth; relating to the gums and other tissues that support the teeth
inflammation that destroys the gums and other tissues supporting the teeth
odontalgia
toothache
toothlike, as the odontoid process, the peg on the second neck vertebra
a dentist who specializes in the inside of the tooth, such as root canal treatment
a dentist who specializes in the gums and bone around the teeth
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Written for biofideX in plain words, after checking these references:
- Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean
- ODONTO- Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
- Root Words, Prefixes and Suffixes Used in Dental Terminology
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Mouth to stomach
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