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incisor
noun in·ci·sor \in-ˈsī-zər\
: a tooth that has a sharp edge for biting : one of the four front teeth of the upper or lower jaw
Full Definition of INCISOR
: a front tooth typically adapted for cutting; especially : one of the cutting teeth in mammals located between the canines when canines are present — see tooth illustration
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First Known Use of INCISOR
1666
INCISOR Defined for Kids
incisor
noun in·ci·sor \in-ˈsī-zər\
Definition of INCISOR for Kids
: a tooth (as any of the four front teeth of the human upper or lower jaw) for cutting
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incisor
noun in·ci·sor \in-ˈsī-zər\
Medical Definition of INCISOR
: a front tooth adapted for cutting; especially : any of the eight cutting human teeth that are located between the canines with four in the lower and four in the upper jaw
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