🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

牙科学

Pronunciation / Transliteration: yá kēxué

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Odontology/ˌɒd.ənˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"她在大学学习牙科学。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The branch of dentistry that deals with the study and treatment of the teeth.

    "After years of studying odontology, she became a skilled dentist."
  2. 2

    The scientific study of the structure, development, and abnormalities of the teeth.

    "His research in odontology contributed to advancements in dental care."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'odontology' is derived from the Greek word 'odous', meaning 'tooth', combined with 'logia', meaning 'study of'. It emerged in the 19th century as a distinct field of study focused on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental diseases.

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