wisdom tooth

Definition / meaning of wisdom tooth

The last tooth to come in at the back of each side of the upper and lower jaws. These teeth usually come in between 17 and 23 years of age, but not everyone has them. Also called third molar.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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