Oligodontia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008219",
  "term": "Oligodontia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A congenital condition characterized by the developmental absence of six or more teeth, excluding the third molars. This condition results from the failure of tooth germs to form during embryonic development. Oligodontia is distinct from anodontia, which is the complete absence of teeth, and hypodontia, which involves the absence of one to five teeth.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "congenital"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 786 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/oligodontia/"
}