taurodontism

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noun

A condition found in the molar teeth of humans, where the body of the tooth and pulp chamber is enlarged vertically at the expense of the roots; especially common amongst Neanderthal hominins.

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Meanings

nountaurodontism (usually uncountable, plural taurodontisms)

plural taurodontisms

  1. uncountableusuallyA condition found in the molar teeth of humans, where the body of the tooth and pulp chamber is enlarged vertically at the expense of the roots; especially common amongst Neanderthal hominins.

Origin

Latin meaning "bull teeth"

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APA

taurodontism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taurodontism

MLA

“taurodontism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taurodontism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “taurodontism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taurodontism.

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