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词汇 edentulous
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Definition of edentulous in English:

edentulous

adjective ɪˈdɛntjʊləsēˈden(t)SHələs
Zoology Medicine
  • Lacking teeth.

    〔医,动〕缺齿的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The two intermediate species are estimated to weigh between 200 and 500 kg and include Maleevosaurus novojilovi, a carnivore, and Gallimimus bullatus, an edentulous putative omnivore.
    • The lower jaw of this form may have been edentulous and supported a gular sac, like that of a giant pelican or baleen whale.
    • If the edentulous and presumably less carnivorous theropods are considered as part of the predator guild, then total species diversity is similar in both mammalian and theropod guilds.
    • He was edentulous, and neck examination showed an enlarged, tender, right submandibular lymph node that had been present for 8 to 9 months without associated fever or weight loss.
    • The edentulous anterior portion of the mandible is approximately half as thick as the tooth-bearing region.

Origin

Early 18th century: from Latin edentulus, from e- (variant of ex-) 'out' + dens, dent- 'tooth' + -ulous.

Definition of edentulous in US English:

edentulous

adjectiveēˈden(t)SHələs
Medicine Zoology
  • Lacking teeth.

    〔医,动〕缺齿的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The lower jaw of this form may have been edentulous and supported a gular sac, like that of a giant pelican or baleen whale.
    • If the edentulous and presumably less carnivorous theropods are considered as part of the predator guild, then total species diversity is similar in both mammalian and theropod guilds.
    • He was edentulous, and neck examination showed an enlarged, tender, right submandibular lymph node that had been present for 8 to 9 months without associated fever or weight loss.
    • The two intermediate species are estimated to weigh between 200 and 500 kg and include Maleevosaurus novojilovi, a carnivore, and Gallimimus bullatus, an edentulous putative omnivore.
    • The edentulous anterior portion of the mandible is approximately half as thick as the tooth-bearing region.

Origin

Early 18th century: from Latin edentulus, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + dens, dent- ‘tooth’ + -ulous.

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