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Topic: Health

dentinal

IPA: /dɛnˈtɪnəl/

KK: /dɛnˈtaɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the hard tissue that forms the bulk of a tooth, located beneath the enamel and cementum.

Example: The dentist explained that the dentinal layer is crucial for tooth sensitivity.

dentine

IPA: /ˈdɛntɪn/

KK: /ˈdɛntɪn/

noun

Definition: A hard, dense tissue that forms the bulk of a tooth beneath the enamel and surrounds the pulp.

Example: The dentist explained that dentine is important for the strength of the tooth.

dentist

IPA: /ˈdɛn.tɪst/

KK: /ˈdɛntɪst/

noun

Definition: A professional who is trained to take care of people's teeth and gums, helping to prevent and treat dental problems.

Example: I have an appointment with my dentist next week for a check-up.

dentistry

IPA: /ˈdɛn.tɪ.stri/

KK: /ˈdɛntɪstri/

noun

Definition: The field of medicine that focuses on the care and treatment of teeth and gums, including procedures to fix or replace damaged teeth.

Example: She decided to pursue a career in dentistry after her positive experiences with her dentist.

dentition

IPA: /dɛnˈtɪʃən/

KK: /dɛnˈtɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The arrangement, type, and number of teeth in a person's mouth or in an animal's mouth.

Example: The dentist examined her dentition to check for any cavities.

dentulous

IPA: /ˈdɛntjələs/

KK: /ˈdɛntjələs/

adjective

Definition: Having teeth or being equipped with teeth.

Example: The dentulous jaw of the animal allowed it to chew its food effectively.

denturist

IPA: /dɛnˈtjʊərɪst/

KK: /dɛnˈtʃʊrɪst/

noun

Definition: A professional who creates and fits dentures for people, working directly with clients instead of through a dentist.

Example: After losing his teeth, he visited a denturist to get a new set of dentures.

deodorant

IPA: //diˈoʊdərənt//

KK: /diˈoʊdərənt/

adjective

Definition: A substance that helps to prevent or mask body odor, often applied to the skin.

Example: She applied deodorant before going out to ensure she smelled fresh all day.

noun

Definition: A product used on the body to prevent or reduce body odor, often applied to the skin.

Example: She applied deodorant before going to the gym.

deodorization

IPA: /ˌdiːəˌɔːdəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /diːˌoʊdəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of removing unpleasant smells from something.

Example: The deodorization of the room made it feel fresh and clean.

deodorize

IPA: //diˈoʊdəraɪz//

KK: /diˈoʊdəˌraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove or reduce unpleasant smells from something, making it smell better.

Example: She used a spray to deodorize the room after cooking fish.

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