Carnassials are the teeth at the back of an animal's jaw that are adapted for shearing meat. There are several synonyms for the term carnassials, including cutting teeth, meat shearing teeth, or simply shearing teeth. The term carnassials is commonly used in reference to the teeth of carnivorous animals, and these teeth are a key adaptation that allows these animals to efficiently consume meat. Other terms that may be used to describe similar teeth in other animals include molars, premolars, and animal fangs. Overall, regardless of the term used, the function of these teeth remains the same - to aid in the processing and consumption of meat.