HealthAugust 30, 2026
edentulism
ee-DEN-chuh-lih-zum
Definition
The condition of being toothless, characterized by the partial or complete loss of natural teeth.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'edentulus,' meaning 'toothless,' which is formed from 'e-' (without) and 'dens' (tooth). It entered English in the 19th century as a technical medical term.
In the news
In this article, edentulism is cited as a serious health outcome that researchers examined to show the broader, long-term dental benefits of implementing a sugar tax.
Sugar tax could improve oral health
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