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Definition of Edentata

1. Noun. Order of mammals having few or no teeth including: New World anteaters; sloths; armadillos.

Definition of Edentata

1. n. pl. An order of mammals including the armadillos, sloths, and anteaters; -- called also Bruta. The incisor teeth are rarely developed, and in some groups all the teeth are lacking.

Medical Definition of Edentata

1. An order of mammals including the armadillos, sloths, and anteaters; called also Bruta. The incisor teeth are rarely developed, and in some groups all the teeth are lacking. Origin: NL, neut. Pl. From L. Edentatus, p. P. Of edentare to render toothless; e out + dens, dentis, tooth. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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