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pro·to·cone (proґto-kōn) [proto- + Gr. kōnos cone] the principal mesiolingual cusp of the upper molar of humans and some other mammals.Medical dictionary. 2011.
Protocone — The protocone is a cusp of the molars of the upper dentition in hominids. It is found at the mesiolingual area of the tooth. The crests between the cusps are adaptations for slicing food during occlusion or mastication (chewing).Other cusps of… … Wikipedia
protocone — noun A cusp in the corner of an upper molar tooth in mammals … Wiktionary
protocone — pro·to·cone … English syllables
protocone — “+ˌ noun Etymology: prot + cone : the central of the three cusps of a primitive upper molar that in higher forms is the principal anterior and external cusp … Useful english dictionary
Glossary of mammalian dental topography — Many different terms have been proposed for features of the tooth crown in mammals. This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it. Contents 1 Upper teeth 2 Lower teeth … Wikipedia
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Tribosphénique — Schéma d une molaire tribosphénique, vue du dessus, avec les trois cuspides principales … Wikipédia en Français
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