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incisor Definition

in·ci·sor (in sīzər)

noun

a cutting tooth; any of the front teeth between the canines in either jaw: in humans there are eight incisors

Etymology: ModL < L incisus (see incise) + -or

incisor Synonyms

incisor

n.

tusk, eyetooth, canine tooth; see tooth 1.

incisor Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • overgrow: To the right is a picture of a rabbit with overgrown incisors which do not meet properly.
  • have: Firstly, although we have incisors, they are pretty puny compared to other animals.
  • call: You use teeth called incisors which are the front teeth, to bite or cut into the food.
  • extrude: Methods: Seventy-two traumatically extruded permanent incisors were studied at the Departments of Pediatric Dentistry in Belfast, Newcastle upon Tyne, and Glasgow.
  • leave: No back teeth Occasionally people have all their back teeth removed leaving just the front incisors.

Preposition: at

  • front: Rabbits have incisors at the front, the well-known bugs bunny look and molars at the back to graze on hay and grass with.

Adjective modifier

  • maxillary: The most commonly involved teeth are the primary maxillary central incisors.
  • lateral: He believed that the cast displayed ante mortem loss of the central and right lateral incisors, and possibly the left lateral incisor.
  • upper: These are followed by the two upper central incisors.
  • permanent: Upper and lower permanent incisors were examined for dental injuries.
  • central: At this stage, the central incisors have been in wear for several years.
  • low: The grinding action of the upper incisors over the lower incisors keep their length under control.

Modifies a noun

  • tooth: Wood chewing causes abnormal wear of the incisor teeth, causing problems with grazing.
  • root: Elongated incisor roots can impinge on the tear duct, leading to weepy eyes and infection.
  • problem: Incisor problems are much more stressful as they need clipping every few weeks or removing.
  • form: Its upper incisors form long curved tusks of ivory.

Noun used with modifier

  • corner: The permanent lateral incisors come through at approximately 3½ years of age and the permanent corner incisors at approximately 4½ years of age.
  • lateral: The permanent lateral incisors come through at approximately 3½ years of age and the permanent corner incisors at approximately 4½ years of age.

Preposition: in

  • middle: These tend to be the incisors in the middle of the lower jaw and the first permanent molar teeth.

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