retarded dentition


re·tard·ed den·ti·tion

dentition in which growth phenomena such as calcification, elongation, and eruption occur later than the average range of normal variation as a result of some systemic metabolic dysfunction (for example, hypothyroidism).

re·tard·ed den·ti·tion

(rĕ-tahrd'ĕd den-tish'ŭn) Dentition in which calcification, elongation, and eruption occur later than normal as a result of some systemic metabolic dysfunction (e.g., hypothyroidism).

re·tard·ed den·ti·tion

(rĕ-tahrd'ĕd den-tish'ŭn) Dentition in which growth phenomena such as calcification, elongation, and eruption occur later than average range of normal variation due to some systemic metabolic dysfunction (e.g., hypothyroidism).