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Biting
Biting (/ˈbaɪtɪŋ/) is a physical action in which an organism seizes, cuts into, or otherwise injures another organism, generally with its mouth and teeth.
Etymology
The term "biting" originates from the Old English bitan, which means "to bite, cut off". It is related to the Old High German bīzan and the Gothic beitan, both of which also mean "to bite".
Related Terms
- Bite: The act of biting.
- Bite mark: A mark left by the act of biting.
- Bite force: The measure of the force of a bite.
- Bite wound: An injury caused by a bite.
- Bite inhibition: A learned response in which an animal moderates the strength of its bite.
- Bite registration: A procedure in dentistry to relate the upper and lower teeth.
- Bite plate: A removable dental appliance which fits to the upper or lower arches.
- Bite cells: A type of red blood cell that has undergone a specific form of damage.
See Also
- Chewing: The process by which food is crushed and ground by teeth.
- Mastication: The process of chewing.
- Dentition: The development of teeth and their arrangement in the mouth.
- Incisor: A narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting.
- Canine tooth: A pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars of a mammal, often used for biting and tearing.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biting
- Wikipedia's article - Biting
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