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deciduous teeth
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deciduous teeth [di′sij·ə·wəs ′tēth]
(anatomy)
Teeth of a young mammal which are shed and replaced by permanent teeth. Also known as milk teeth.


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The milk teeth generally appear in pairs and the process of cutting all the 20 temporary teeth is completed by the middle of the third year.
 
 
 
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