"Odontectomy" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A surgical operation to remove all of one's teeth, usually done as a medical necessity due to severe tooth decay, gum disease, or other oral health issues.
Odontata refers to an order of insects commonly known as dragonflies or damselflies. They are characterized by their distinctive two pairs of transparent wings and their often iridescent colors. Dragonflies are predators that feed on other insects and are often found near bodies of water.
Odontocete refers to a suborder of cetaceans, which includes toothed whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Specifically, it refers to those cetaceans that have teeth for catching and eating prey, as opposed to baleen whales, which have a filter-feeding system.