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diphyodont

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having two successive sets of teeth (deciduous and permanent), one succeeding the other.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

Examples

  • a diphyodont mammal; diphyodont dentition

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noun

Meaning 2

Any creature with two successive sets of teeth.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek διφυής (diphuḗs, “double”) + ὀδόντος (odóntos) (genitive of ὀδούς (odoús, “tooth”)).