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源自拉丁语 'dentitio',意为 '出牙' 或 '牙齿的生长',与 'dens'(牙齿)相关。
❶ 指牙齿的生长、排列和类型,特指某一生物或人生长牙齿的方式和顺序。
“The dentist examined the child's dentition to check for any abnormalities.”
(牙医检查了孩子的牙齿生长情况,以查看是否有异常。)
“Different species have unique dentition patterns adapted to their diets.”
(不同物种有独特的牙齿排列方式,以适应它们的饮食。)
primary dentition — 指儿童时期的乳牙阶段,通常在6岁左右开始被恒牙替代。
“The dentist explained that cavities in primary dentition can affect permanent teeth.”
(牙医解释说,乳牙阶段的蛀牙可能会影响恒牙。)
permanent dentition — 指成年后的恒牙阶段,替代乳牙并伴随终生。
“Good oral hygiene is crucial for maintaining healthy permanent dentition.”
(良好的口腔卫生对保持健康的恒牙至关重要。)