premolar
US /ˌpriːˈmoʊ.lɚ/
UK /ˌpriːˈməʊ.lər/
名詞
小臼歯
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.
例:
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Humans typically have eight premolars, two on each side of the upper and lower jaws.
人間には通常、上下の顎の各側に2本ずつ、合計8本の小臼歯があります。
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The dentist examined the patient's premolars for signs of decay.
歯科医は患者の小臼歯に虫歯の兆候がないか調べた。
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