Dentes

/ˈdɛntiːz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of 'dens' in Latin, referring to teeth or tooth-like structures, sometimes used in scientific nomenclature and anatomy.

Etymology

Direct from Latin 'dentes,' the plural of 'dens' (tooth). Commonly used in scientific and medical terminology to refer to multiple teeth or dental structures.

Kelly Says

Scientists and doctors still use Latin terms like 'dentes' in modern anatomy—it's a holdover from when all scientific writing had to be in Latin, and the tradition stuck because it's universal across all languages!

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