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permanent tooth

–noun
any of the 32 adult teeth that replace the 20 milk teeth.

Origin:
1830–40
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permanent tooth  
n.  One of the second set of teeth in mammals that grow as the milk teeth are shed. Humans have 32 permanent teeth.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: permanent tooth
Function: noun
: one of the second set of teeth of a mammal that follow the milk teeth, typically persist into old age, and in humans are 32in number including 4 incisors, 2 canines, and 10 premolars and molars in each jaw
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

permanent tooth n.
Any of the teeth of the secondary dentition. Also called second tooth.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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