incisor
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[L. incisor, a cutter]
1. Something that cuts, as a tool with a sharp cutting edge; a knife.
2. One of the cutting teeth; the four front teeth in each jaw of the adult.
SEE: anterior tooth; SEE: dentition
INCISORS
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(in-sī′zŏr)

[L. incisor, a cutter]
1. Something that cuts, as a tool with a sharp cutting edge; a knife.
2. One of the cutting teeth; the four front teeth in each jaw of the adult.
SEE: anterior tooth; SEE: dentition
INCISORS
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