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wisdom tooth

noun/ˈwɪzdəm tuːθ/

A2CEFR level
10/100Rarity: common
TechnicalRegister

A third molar, the last tooth to erupt at the back of each quadrant, usually in early adulthood.

The pain at the back of your jaw is coming from a partially erupted wisdom tooth.

Similar: third molar

Topic: Dentistry in Medical English

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