"denturism" meaning in All languages combined

See denturism on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: denture + -ism Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|denture|ism}} denture + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} denturism (uncountable)
  1. The illegal making and fitting of dentures by unqualified practitioners. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Dentistry

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