Meanings
nounendodontist (plural endodontists)
plural endodontists
- One who specializes in endodontics, a specialty of dentistry.
Her father is an endodontist and her mother is an interior and architectural designer.
2009 August 16, “Danielle Venokur, Timothy Greenberg”, in New York Times
Origin
From endo- (“within”) + -odont (“tooth”) + -ist (“specialist”).
Full word history & related roots →Translations
Dutch tandarts gespecialiseerd in wortelkanaalbehandeling
- tandarts gespecialiseerd in wortelkanaalbehandelingone who specializes in endodontics
Greek ενδοδοντιστής
- ενδοδοντιστής (endodontistís)one who specializes in endodontics
Russian эндодонтист
- эндодонтист (endodontist)one who specializes in endodontics
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“endodontist.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/endodontist. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “endodontist,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/endodontist.
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