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demastication

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English

Etymology

From de- + mastication.

Noun

demastication (uncountable)

  1. (dentistry) The wearing away of tooth substance during mastication.

References

  • John J. Murray; June H. Nunn; James G Steele (2003), The Prevention of Oral Disease, page 115

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