anodontia

[ an-uh-don-shuh, -shee-uh ]

noun

, Dentistry.

1. congenital absence of teeth.

anodontia

/ ˌænəʊˈdɒnʃɪə /

noun

1. the congenital absence of teeth

Word History and Origins

Origin of anodontia¹

an- ¹ + -odont + -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of anodontia¹

from an- + Greek odōn tooth + -ia

Example Sentences

Those with anodontia have no baby or adult teeth.

From Slate