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Diphyodont

Diph′y-o-dont

,
Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK] double (
δι-
=
δίσ-
twice + [GREEK] to produce) +
ὀδούς
,
ὀδόντος
, tooth.]
(Anat.)
Having two successive sets of teeth (deciduous and permanent), one succeeding the other;
as, a
diphyodont
mammal;
diphyodont
dentition
; – opposed to
monophyodont
.
Noun.
An animal having two successive sets of teeth.

Definition 2024


diphyodont

diphyodont

English

Adjective

diphyodont (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Having two successive sets of teeth (deciduous and permanent), one succeeding the other.
    a diphyodont mammal; diphyodont dentition

Related terms

Noun

diphyodont (plural diphyodonts)

  1. Any creature with two successive sets of teeth.