edentulous

/ɛdˈɛntʊləs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having no teeth.

“The patient was edentulous and required dental implants.”

2. noun

A person who is edentulous.

“The dentist specialized in treating edentulous patients.”

Synonyms

  • dentateless
  • toothless

Antonyms

  • dentate
  • edentate