请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 edentulous
释义

Definition of edentulous in English:

edentulous

adjective ɪˈdɛntjʊləsēˈden(t)SHələs
Zoology Medicine
  • Lacking teeth.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The two intermediate species are estimated to weigh between 200 and 500 kg and include Maleevosaurus novojilovi, a carnivore, and Gallimimus bullatus, an edentulous putative omnivore.
    • The lower jaw of this form may have been edentulous and supported a gular sac, like that of a giant pelican or baleen whale.
    • If the edentulous and presumably less carnivorous theropods are considered as part of the predator guild, then total species diversity is similar in both mammalian and theropod guilds.
    • He was edentulous, and neck examination showed an enlarged, tender, right submandibular lymph node that had been present for 8 to 9 months without associated fever or weight loss.
    • The edentulous anterior portion of the mandible is approximately half as thick as the tooth-bearing region.

Origin

Early 18th century: from Latin edentulus, from e- (variant of ex-) 'out' + dens, dent- 'tooth' + -ulous.

 
 

Definition of edentulous in US English:

edentulous

adjectiveēˈden(t)SHələs
Medicine Zoology
  • Lacking teeth.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The lower jaw of this form may have been edentulous and supported a gular sac, like that of a giant pelican or baleen whale.
    • If the edentulous and presumably less carnivorous theropods are considered as part of the predator guild, then total species diversity is similar in both mammalian and theropod guilds.
    • He was edentulous, and neck examination showed an enlarged, tender, right submandibular lymph node that had been present for 8 to 9 months without associated fever or weight loss.
    • The two intermediate species are estimated to weigh between 200 and 500 kg and include Maleevosaurus novojilovi, a carnivore, and Gallimimus bullatus, an edentulous putative omnivore.
    • The edentulous anterior portion of the mandible is approximately half as thick as the tooth-bearing region.

Origin

Early 18th century: from Latin edentulus, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + dens, dent- ‘tooth’ + -ulous.

 
 
随便看

 

英语词典包含464360条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/12/23 5:07:05