microdonty

/mraɪˈkroʊdnti/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition in which the teeth are abnormally small.

“The dentist diagnosed her with microdonty, recommending orthodontic treatment to improve her smile.”

2. noun

A smaller-than-normal size of teeth, often inherited.

“Her microdonty was a result of a genetic mutation affecting her dental development.”

Synonyms

  • hypodontia
  • oligodontia

Antonyms

  • megadontia
  • superdentition