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gemination
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gem·i·na·tion (jm-nshn)
n.
Embryologic partial division of a primordium, as of a single tooth germ forming two teeth.
gemination (jem´nā´shn),
n the formation of two teeth from a single tooth germ.
gemination
the abnormal tooth formation as a result of an unsuccessful attempt at forming two separate teeth. There is usually a longitudinal groove.


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