Meaning of the word odontologist in English
What does odontologist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
odontologist
US /oʊˈdɑn.tə.lɪ.dʒɪst/
UK /əʊˈdɒn.tə.lɪ.dʒɪst/
Noun
a person who studies or practices odontology, the scientific study of teeth and their surrounding structures, often in a forensic context
Example:
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The forensic odontologist was called to identify the victim using dental records.
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As an odontologist, her research focuses on the evolution of dental structures in primates.