denti-
1.
a combining form meaning “tooth,” used in the formation of compound words:
dentiform.
Also,
especially before a vowel,
dent-
.
Compare
odonto-
.
Origin
<
Latin,
combining form of
dēns,
stem
dent-;
see
tooth
British Dictionary definitions for
denti-
denti-
combining form
1.
indicating a tooth:
dentiform,
dentine
Word Origin
from Latin
dēns, dent-
denti-
in Medicine
denti-
or
dent-
or
dento-
pref.
Tooth:
dentalgia.
Dental:
dentilabial.