anterior
3
7.3
- noun
- /ænˈtɪr.i.ər/
- Specialized
:
diente anterior
- tibialis anterior
- anterior gastrocnemius
- deltoid anterior
Examples
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An abnormal soft tissue mass anterior to the maxilla was noted and was considered consistent with chronic osteomyelitis.
Academic text (1998) -
Six crowns (5 patients, 2 anterior/4 posterior crowns) lost retention after 5.0-6.5 years of clinical service.
Academic text (2016) -
The dentist examined the anterior teeth to check for cavities.
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Brushing the anterior surfaces of your teeth is important for good oral hygiene.
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She smiled, showing her bright, healthy anterior incisors.
Synonyms
19
1.0
A tooth at the front of the mouth used for cutting food
12
3.6
A front tooth used for cutting food
1
8.3
A pointed tooth between the front teeth and the back teeth used for tearing food
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A sudden viral illness that inflames nerve cells in the brain stem and spine and causes quick paralysis
- Specialized
A main vein in an embryo that carries blood from the head to the heart
- Specialized
A blood vessel on each side that carries blood to the front part of the brain
- Specialized
A vein that drains blood from the front part of the brain into a deeper brain vein
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A large nerve that comes from the lower back and sends signals to the front thigh muscles and skin
- Specialized
A soft gap at the front of a baby's skull that closes as the bones join
- Specialized
A vein at the front of the face that carries blood from the cheek toward the neck
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A vein at the front of the neck that starts below the chin and joins the external jugular vein
- Specialized
The front part of the spinal cord that contains nerve cells controlling muscles
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Blood vessels that carry blood away from the front outer lips of the female genitals
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A small artery that brings blood to the protective membranes at the front of the skull
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The front part of the pituitary that makes hormones controlling growth and body functions
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The front part of the pituitary gland that makes and releases hormones controlling growth and reproduction
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A nerve branch at the front of the spinal cord that carries signals to muscles
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A place where the iris sticks to the clear front part of the eye after injury or infection
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A muscle that helps turn the shoulder blade and lift the ribs
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A vein at the front of the neck vertebrae that drains blood from the spinal cord into the vertebral vein
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A small artery that brings blood to the front of the brain near the temple
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An artery that carries blood to the front part of the temporal lobe on the side of the brain
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A muscle at the side of the chest that lifts the shoulder blade and helps raise the ribs when breathing
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The front part of the small gland at the base of the brain that makes hormones
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A muscle on the side of the chest that moves the shoulder blade and helps lift the ribs
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A muscle at the front of the lower leg that lifts the foot and turns the bottom inward
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A vein that carries blood from the front of the brain to a larger vein at its base
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A vein that carries blood from the front of the face toward the neck
- Specialized
A vein at the front of the neck beside an artery that drains into a vein near the spine
How Front
Surface Forms
Etymology
Anterior as a noun for a front tooth comes from the same root ante- meaning 'before', because these teeth sit at the 'front' of the mouth. So an anterior is simply a 'front' tooth like an incisor.