demastication

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ mastication.

Noun

demastication (uncountable)

  1. (dentistry) The wearing away of tooth substance during mastication.

References

  • John J. Murray, June H. Nunn, James G Steele (2003) The Prevention of Oral Disease, page 115
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