Preferred Label : molar tooth;
Definition : The most posterior teeth on either side of the jaw, totaling eight in the deciduous
dentition (2 on each side, upper and lower), and usually 12 in the permanent dentition
(three on each side, upper and lower). They are grinding teeth, having large crowns
and broad chewing surfaces. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p821) [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0026367;
Origin ID : RID9128;
UMLS CUI : C0026367;
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The most posterior teeth on either side of the jaw, totaling eight in the deciduous
dentition (2 on each side, upper and lower), and usually 12 in the permanent dentition
(three on each side, upper and lower). They are grinding teeth, having large crowns
and broad chewing surfaces. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p821) [MeSH]
