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partial anodontia

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partial anodontia,
partial absence of the teeth. It is a relatively common congenital condition characterized by absence of one or more teeth because of absence of their anlage, which is seldom associated with other anomalies. Also called hypodontia.

anodontia (an´ōdon´tē),
n (aplasia of dentition), the complete failure of teeth to form; the total absence of teeth.
anodontia, partial,
n an obsolete term referring to hypodontia or oligodontia.
anodontia, total,
n an obsolete term referring to anodontia.


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partial anodontia, pseudoanodontia) should not be used at all.
 
 
 
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