Definition of Diphyodont
1. a. Having two successive sets of teeth (deciduous and permanent), one succeeding the other; as, a diphyodont mammal; diphyodont dentition; -- opposed to monophyodont.
Definition of Diphyodont
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Diphyodont
1.
Having two successive sets of teeth (deciduous and permanent), one succeeding the other; as, a diphyodont mammal; diphyodont dentition; opposed to monophyodont.
An animal having two successive sets of teeth.
Origin: Gr. Double (= twice + to produce) +, tooth.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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