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Pleurodont

Pleu′ro-dont

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Adj.
[
Pleuro-
+ Gr. [GREEK], [GREEK], a tooth.]
(Anat.)
Having the teeth consolidated with the inner edge of the jaw, as in some lizards.

Pleu′ro-dont

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Noun.
(Zool.)
Any lizard having pleurodont teeth.