denture

noun den·ture \ˈden-chər\

: a set of artificial teeth

Full Definition of DENTURE

: a set of teeth

: an artificial replacement for one or more teeth; especially : a set of false teeth

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French, from Middle French, from dent

First Known Use: 1842

Medical Dictionary

noun den·ture \ˈden-chər\

: a set of teeth

: an artificial replacement for one or more teeth; especially : a set of false teeth—called also dental plate

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