dentistry
noun/ˈdɛntɪstri/
Frequency rank: #8,650 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The branch of medicine concerned with the teeth, gums, and mouth.
Example sentence
She decided to pursue dentistry after volunteering at a local clinic.
Synonyms & related words
- odontology
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