Meaning of the word bicuspid in English

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bicuspid

US /baɪˈkʌspɪd/
UK /baɪˈkʌspɪd/

Noun

a tooth having two cusps or points, especially a premolar tooth

Example:
The dentist examined the patient's bicuspid.
Humans typically have eight bicuspids, two on each side of the upper and lower jaws.

Adjective

having two cusps or points

Example:
The heart valve was described as bicuspid.
Some individuals have a naturally bicuspid aortic valve, which can sometimes lead to health issues.