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pon⋅tic

  [pon-tik]
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–noun Dentistry.
an artificial tooth in a bridge.
Also called dummy.

Origin:
1930–35; < L pont- (s. of pōns) bridge + -ic

Pon⋅tic

  [pon-tik]
–adjective
pertaining to the Pontus Euxinus or to Pontus.
Origin:
1470–80; < Gk Pontikós. See Pontus, -ic
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Pon·tus   (pŏn'təs)   
An ancient country of northeast Asia Minor along the southern coast of the Black Sea. Established in the fourth century B.C., it flourished under Mithridates VI until his defeat by Pompey of Rome in 66.
Pon'tic (-tĭk) adj.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: pon·tic
Pronunciation: 'pänt-ik
Function: noun
: an artifical tooth on a dental bridge
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

pontic pon·tic (pŏn'tĭk)
n.
An artificial tooth on a fixed partial denture.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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