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Definition of Heterodont

1. a. Having the teeth differentiated into incisors, canines, and molars, as in man; -- opposed to homodont.

2. n. Any animal with heterodont dentition.

Definition of Heterodont

1. Adjective. (zoology) Having teeth of different types (like most mammals) ¹

2. Noun. (zoology) A heterodont animal ¹

3. Noun. A North American snake of the genus ''Heterodon'' ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Heterodont

1. Having the teeth differentiated into incisors, canines, and molars, as in man; opposed to homodont. Origin: Hetero- + Gr, a tooth. Any animal with heterodont dentition. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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