Meaning of the word premolar in English

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premolar

US /ˌpriːˈmoʊ.lɚ/
UK /ˌpriːˈməʊ.lər/
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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.

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