occlusal

adjective oc·clu·sal \ə-ˈklü-səl, ä-, -zəl\

Definition of OCCLUSAL

: of or relating to the grinding or biting surface of a tooth or to occlusion of the teeth

1897

Medical Dictionary

adjective oc·clu·sal \ə-ˈklü-səl, ä-, -zəl\

: of, relating to, or being the grinding or biting surface of a tooth; also : of or relating to occlusion of the teeth <occlusal abnormalities>

—oc·clu·sal·ly \-ē\ adverb

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