edentulous Definition
lacking teeth; toothless.
Using edentulous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "edentulous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The patient was edentulous and required dentures.
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Many herbivorous animals are edentulous.
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The elderly woman's edentulous smile made her appear older than she was.
edentulous Synonyms and Antonyms
Origins of edentulous
from Latin 'e-' meaning 'without' + 'dens' meaning 'tooth'
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Summary: edentulous in Brief
'Edentulous' [ih-den-chuh-luhs] is an adjective that means lacking teeth or toothless. It is often used in medical contexts, such as when referring to patients who require dentures. The term can also be applied to animals that do not have teeth, such as some herbivores.
