Meaning of the word premolar in English
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premolar
US /ˌpriːˈmoʊ.lɚ/
UK /ˌpriːˈməʊ.lər/
Noun
a tooth with a broad crown and two cusps, located between the canines and molars in humans and most other mammals. Premolars are used for grinding and crushing food.
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Humans typically have eight premolars, two on each side of the upper and lower jaws.
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The dentist examined the patient's premolars for signs of decay.
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