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gem·i·na·tion (j

m

-n

sh

n)

n.

Embryologic partial division of a primordium, as of a single tooth germ forming two teeth.

gemination (jem´

nā´sh

n),

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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