It comes from the Greek word "ὀδούς" (odous), meaning "tooth".
Here are some examples of words using the root "odont":
* Odontology: The study of teeth.
* Odontoplasty: The surgical reshaping of teeth.
* Odontoid process: A small projection of the second cervical vertebra that resembles a tooth.
* Odontogenic: Originating from the teeth or their surrounding structures.