wisdom tooth
US /ˈwɪz.dəm ˌtuːθ/
UK /ˈwɪz.dəm ˌtuːθ/
1.
verstandskies
each of the four rearmost molars on either side of the upper and lower jaws, which usually emerge at late adolescence or early adulthood.
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My dentist said I need to get my wisdom tooth extracted.
Mijn tandarts zei dat ik mijn verstandskies moet laten trekken.
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Some people never develop wisdom teeth.
Sommige mensen ontwikkelen nooit verstandskiezen.