taurodontisms

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A form of taurodontism — 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

noun
  1. pluralplural of taurodontism
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