adjective
- lacking teeth; having no teeth
Usage: medical/dental term; formal
Examples
- The elderly patient became edentulous after years of dental problems.
- Edentulous individuals often require dentures to aid in chewing.
- The dentist examined the edentulous jaw to determine the best prosthetic option.
- Some animals, like baleen whales, are naturally edentulous.
- The edentulous condition can affect a person's nutrition and quality of life.