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INCISORS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2001-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- incisors
1, record 1, English, incisors
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- incisive teeth 1, record 1, English, incisive%20teeth
correct, plural
- dens incisivi 1, record 1, English, dens%20incisivi
Latin
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Permanent Teeth (dentes permanentes). The Incisors (dentes incisivi; incisive or cutting teeth) are so named from their presenting a sharp cutting edge, adapted for biting the food. They are eight in number, and form the four front teeth in each dental arch. 1, record 1, English, - incisors
Record 1, Key term(s)
- incisive tooth
- incisor
- dens incisivus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- incisives
1, record 1, French, incisives
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dens incisivi 2, record 1, French, dens%20incisivi
Latin, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La dentition comporte] 32 dents chez l'adulte (8 incisives, 4 canines, 8 pré-molaires, 12 molaires), 20 chez l'enfant. 3, record 1, French, - incisives
Record 1, Key term(s)
- dens incisivus
- incisive
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1983-05-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- incisors 1, record 2, English, incisors
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
anterior teeth adapted for cutting. 1, record 2, English, - incisors
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- incisives 1, record 2, French, incisives
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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