wisdom tooth
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-009382
The last tooth to come in at the back of each side of the upper and lower jaws. These teeth usually come in between 17 and 23 years of age, but not everyone has them. Also called third molar.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-009382 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | third molar |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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