mulberry molar

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mul·ber·ry mo·lar

a molar tooth with alternating nonanatomic depressions and rounded enamel nodules on its crown surface, usually associated with congenital syphilis.

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An abnormal, mulberry-like lower deciduous—first molar—characterised by a dome-shaped crown, small biting surface and multiple cusps, which is classically seen in children with congenital syphilis

mul·ber·ry mo·lar

(mŭl'ber-ē mō'lăr)

A malformed molar with a crown resembling a mulberry, with hypoplasia, crenellations, and short cusps. It may be a manifestation of congenital syphilis but also occurs in other conditions.

mul·ber·ry mo·lar

(mŭl'ber-ē mō'lăr)

Molar tooth with alternating nonanatomic depressions and rounded enamel nodules on its crown surface.