TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

BRACHYDONT [2 records]

Record 1 2021-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mammals
DEF

Having teeth that consist of short crowns, well-developed roots and only narrow canals in the roots.

CONT

Most research in the development of restorative materials [for dental restoration] has been performed to benefit brachydont species, i.e. man and small animals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mammifères

Spanish

Save record 1

Record 2 2021-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Mouth
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Mammals
DEF

Having short crowns, well-developed roots, and only narrow canals in the roots ...

CONT

Brachydont teeth have a simple structure and do not grow very tall. The crown of a brachydont tooth is made of enamel, the inner core is made of dentine, and the root is covered by cementum. All the teeth of humans and pigs, and the incisor teeth of cattle and sheep are of this type.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cavité buccale
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Mammifères
CONT

Les dents se caratérisent [entre autres] selon leur durée de minéralisation. On distingue ainsi [...] les dents brachyodontes qui se caractérisent par une couronne basse. Elles ne sont fonctionnelles qu'une fois la minéralisation terminée. Elles sont généralement de petite taille et trapues. Les mammifères carnivoires et certains herbivoires comme les cerfs one une dentition brachyodonte [...]

Spanish

Save record 2

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: