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| Term | convexity |
| Pronunciation | kahn-VEK-suh-tee, kun-VEK-suh-tee |
| See also | convex, concavity |
| Definition | Curved or rounded outward like the surface of a sphere. Convexities focus light reflected from a tooth, affecting its apparent shape. |
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