noun
Dental term for the teeth between the canines and molars; used in clinical and anatomical contexts.
小臼歯は犬歯と大臼歯の間にあります。
The premolars are located between the canines and the molars.
Molar, the larger grinding tooth behind the premolars.
Compound of 小 (small) + 臼歯 (molar), literally 'small molar', reflecting its intermediate size and position.