anodontia

/ˌænoʊdɒnˈtiə, ˌænoʊˈdɒnʃə/

Definitions

1. noun

A congenital condition characterized by the absence of teeth, or a condition in which the teeth fail to develop normally.

“The dentist diagnosed the patient with anodontia, which required a customized dental implant procedure.”

Synonyms

  • hypodontia
  • toothlessness

Antonyms

  • hyperdontia