taurodontism
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Latin meaning "bull teeth"
Noun[edit]
taurodontism (usually uncountable, plural taurodontisms)
- A condition found in the molar teeth of humans, where the body of the tooth and pulp chamber is enlarged vertically at the expense of the roots; especially common amongst Neanderthal hominins.