premolar

UK
/priːˈməʊlə/
US
/priˈmoʊlər/

Translations

premolarnoun
premolars
pl
UK
/priːˈməʊlə/
US
/priˈmoʊlɚ/
prémolaireAnatomie dentaire.
The dentist extracted an upper left premolar that had been damaged.
Le dentiste a extrait une prémolaire supérieure gauche qui avait été endommagée.
premolaradjective
UK
/priːˈməʊlə/
US
/priˈmoʊlər/
prémolaireAnatomie dentaire.
The premolar teeth are crucial for grinding food before swallowing.
Les dents prémolaires sont essentielles pour broyer les aliments avant de les avaler.

Definitions

premolarnoun
A tooth located between a canine and a molar, used chiefly for crushing and grinding food.
The dentist extracted an upper left premolar that had been damaged.
premolaradjective
Relating to the teeth situated between the canine and molar teeth.
The premolar teeth are crucial for grinding food before swallowing.