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canine tooth

/ˈkeɪnaɪn tuːθ/

Tradução: Dente pontiagudo situado entre os incisivos e os pré-molares, usado para rasgar alimentos. O ser humano tem quatro caninos: dois na maxila e dois na mandíbula.

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/ˈkeɪnaɪn tuːθ/B2formalmedical
  • ptDente pontiagudo situado entre os incisivos e os pré-molares, usado para rasgar alimentos. O ser humano tem quatro caninos: dois na maxila e dois na mandíbula.

A pointed tooth located between the incisors and premolars, used for tearing food. In humans, there are four canine teeth, two in the upper jaw and two in the lower jaw.

  1. B1formal

    A sharp, pointed tooth located between the incisors and premolars, used for tearing food.

    ptDente canino

    • The dentist examined my canine tooth for cavities.
    • Humans have four canine teeth, two in each jaw.
    • The canine tooth is often the longest tooth in the mouth.