dentículo
1. A small tooth-like projection or ornament, especially in architecture
The cornice featured a series of denticles along its base.
A cornija apresentava uma série de dentículos ao longo de sua base.
2. In zoology, a small tooth-like structure found on certain aquatic organisms, particularly on shark skin
Placoid scales on sharks are covered with tiny denticles that reduce drag.
As escamas placoides dos tubarões são cobertas com pequenos dentículos que reduzem a resistência.
3. In anatomy, a small toothlike structure or projection
The dentist examined the denticle formation on the patient's tooth.
O dentista examinou a formação de dentículos no dente do paciente.
Denticle is a specialized term primarily used in architecture, marine biology, and dentistry. It appears more frequently in technical and academic contexts rather than everyday conversation. The term is consistent across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese, maintaining its formal, scientific character in both languages.
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