partial anodontia,
anodontia (an´ōdon´tē
),
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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