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| Term | torus |
| Pronunciation | TOR-us |
| Plural | tori(TOR-iy) |
| See also | torus mandibularis, torus palatinus |
| Definition | 1. A semi-circular shape. 2. A rounded ridge. 3. A bony bulge sometimes found on the lingual side of the mandibular alveolar process or on the midline of the hard palate. |
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