odontoid

/oʊˈdɑntɔɪd/
adjective
  1. Shaped like a tooth; relating to a tooth-like structure.
    • The odontoid process is a tooth-shaped projection on the second vertebra.
    • Odontoid fractures can be serious injuries.
    • The doctor examined the odontoid area of the spine.
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