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Odontoid describes something that resembles a tooth in shape or function. The word is most often used in anatomy and science, where form is carefully observed and named. When a structure narrows to a pointed, toothlike profile, odontoid fits cleanly.
Example: The unusual bony structure had an odontoid appearance that puzzled the biologists.
