incisor

noun

incisor

noun

/ɪnˈsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/

Etymology Borrowing from New Latin incīsor, from incīdō (“to cut into, cut through”) + -tor (“-er, -or”, agent noun suffix).

Anatomy, Biology, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences, Zoology, Zootomy A narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth of mammals, between the canines and adapted for cutting; in humans there are four in each jaw.

Derived terms: nasoincisor
Related terms: incise, incision

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