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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Diphyodont

diphthongization
diphthongizations
diphthongize
diphthongized
diphthongizes
diphthongizing
diphthongs
diphy-
diphycercal
diphygenic
diphyletic
diphyllobothriasis
diphyllobothrium
diphyllobothrium anaemia
diphyllous
diphyodont (current term)
diphyodonty
diphyozooids
dipicolinic acid synthetase
dipinti
dipinto
dipion
dipions
dipipanone
dipiproverine
dipivefrin hydrochloride
dipl-
diplacusis
diplacusis binauralis

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