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DIASTEMA [1 record]

Record 1 2024-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Mammals
  • Bones and Joints
  • The Mouth
Universal entry(ies)
CONT

A diastema is a space (gap) between two teeth, most often noticeable between the two front teeth.

OBS

diastema: English and Latin designations found in the Terminologia Anatomica.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Mammifères
  • Os et articulations
  • Cavité buccale
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CONT

On appelle diastème le petit espace que l'on retrouve parfois entre deux dents voisines. La plupart du temps, on peut observer cet écart entre les deux incisives de la mâchoire supérieure.

OBS

diastème : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

diastema : désignation tirée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Morfología y fisiología general
  • Mamíferos
  • Huesos y articulaciones
  • Boca
Entrada(s) universal(es)
DEF

Espacio carente de dientes, característico de mamíferos, que suele separar dos tipos distintos de dientes.

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