porotic

/pɒˈrɒtɪk/ (poh-RO-tik)

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a porotoid (a type of dental defect)

“The patient’s dental x-ray showed porotic lesions on her jawbone.”

2. noun

a porotoid lesion

“The dentist examined the patient’s porotic lesions and recommended further treatment.”

Synonyms

  • dentine
  • porotoid

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • normal