Word of the Day

odontoid

[oh-don-toid]

adjective:

of or resembling a tooth

Explanation

Odontoid describes something that resembles a tooth in shape or function. The word is most often used in anatomy and science, where form is carefully observed and named. When a structure narrows to a pointed, toothlike profile, odontoid fits cleanly.

Example: The unusual bony structure had an odontoid appearance that puzzled the biologists.