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Word of the Day - Edentulous
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edentulous
/ɪˈdɛntjʊləs/
adjective
Zoology - Medicine
Lacking teeth.
Origin
Early 18th century: from Latin edentulus, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + dens, dent- ‘tooth’ + -ulous.
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Human babies are born edentulous. Human babies are not ready for independent survival. Human social
structures help enable the necessary parental support. Unfortunately, some children are still living at home with mom and dad at the age of 40. At this point mom and dad may be using dentures!
