Cuspidation

/ˌkʌspɪˈdeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The state of being cuspidate or having a cusp; the process of forming into a pointed shape.

Etymology

From cuspidate plus the suffix -tion, which turns verbs and adjectives into nouns indicating an action or state. Comes ultimately from Latin cuspis.

Kelly Says

Cuspidation in dental development is when your baby teeth emerge with those adorable little points before they smooth down with wear—it's nature's pre-made design feature!

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