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alveolar point

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun alveolar point has 1 sense
  1. prosthion, prostheon, alveolar point - craniometric point that is the most anterior point in the midline on the alveolar process of the maxilla
    --1 is a kind of craniometric point

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Alveolar Point

Definition:

The alveolar point refers to a specific anatomical location related to the oral cavity.

Senses:

Sense 1: Dental Anatomy

In dental anatomy, the alveolar point is the region where the mandibular teeth attach to the alveolar bone.

Sample Sentence: The dentist observed that the patient's alveolar point was healthy and free from any signs of infection.

Sense 2: Speech Articulation

When it comes to speech articulation, the alveolar point is the point of contact between the tongue and the alveolar ridge which produces certain sounds.

Sample Sentence: The /t/ sound is produced by placing the tongue against the alveolar point right behind the upper front teeth.

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