A tooth with two pointed cusps or peaks, typically located between the canines and molars in adult humans.
From bi- (two) + cuspid (from Latin cuspis, meaning point or spike). Named for the double-pointed crown structure that distinguishes these teeth from molars and canines.
Your bicuspids (also called premolars) are the evolutionary middle-ground between your pointy canines and grinding molars—they do a bit of both jobs! They're crucial for tearing and grinding food efficiently.
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