odonto-
1.
a combining form meaning “tooth,” used in the formation of compound words:
odontology.
Also,
especially before a vowel,
odont-
.
Compare
-odont
,
-odus
.
Origin
<
Greek
odont-,
stem of
odoús
or
odṓn
tooth
+
-o-
British Dictionary definitions for
odonto-
odonto-
combining form
1.
indicating a tooth or teeth:
odontology
Word Origin
from Greek
odōn
tooth
odonto-
in Medicine
odonto-
or
odont-
pref.
Tooth:
odontoid.