Definition of Incisors. Meaning of Incisors. Synonyms of Incisors

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Definition of Incisors

Incisor
Incisor In*ci"sor (?; 277), n. [NL.] (Anat.) One of the teeth in front of the canines in either jaw; an incisive tooth. See Tooth.
Incisor
Incisor In*ci"sor, a. Adapted for cutting; of or pertaining to the incisors; incisive; as, the incisor nerve; an incisor foramen; an incisor tooth.

Meaning of Incisors from wikipedia

- Adult humans normally have eight incisors, two of each type. The types of incisors are: maxillary central incisor (upper jaw, closest to the center of...
- Shovel-shaped incisors (or, more simply, shovel incisors) are incisors whose lingual surfaces are scooped as a consequence of lingual marginal ridges,...
- Hutchinson's teeth Other names Hutchinson's incisor, Hutchinson's sign or Hutchinson-Boeck teeth Notched incisors known as Hutchinson's teeth which are characteristic...
- is wide. The maxillary central incisors contact each other at the midline of the face. The mandibular central incisors are the only other type of teeth...
- rabbits, hares, and pikas, which also have incisors that grow continuously (but have two pairs of upper incisors instead of one), were once included with...
- incisor and that of the permanent maxillary lateral incisor. The maxillary lateral incisors occlude in opposition to the mandibular lateral incisors....
- (outside of) each lateral incisor and mesial to (inwards of) the premolars. They are larger and stronger than the incisors, and their roots sink deeply...
- mandibular lateral incisor is the tooth located distally (away from the midline of the face) from both mandibular central incisors of the mouth and mesially...
- 12 molars, and 12 incisors. Generally, all male equines also have four canine teeth (called tushes) between the molars and incisors. However, few female...
- (toward the midline of the face) from both mandibular lateral incisors. As with all incisors, its function includes shearing or cutting food during mastication...