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toothward en · ADJ

Etymology

From tooth + -ward.

Meanings

  1. Orientated in the direction of the teeth.
    • Sir James Goodhart, I presume, does not doubt the ulceration ' of the toothward surface of the gum-flaps forming the pockets, but there are other areas of ulceration. 1914, The Lancet, page 768:

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toothward en · ADV

Etymology

From tooth + -ward.

Meanings

  1. Towards the teeth.
    • We have observed the ancients’ misapplication and abuse of a panoply of caustic and corrosive materials turned toothward. Thankfully, arsenic, strong acids, and the like have long ago been removed from the dentist’s formulary. 1998, The excruciating history of dentistry / toothsome tales & oral oddities from Babylon to braces, page 173:

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most toothward Degree=Sup lexicographic
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