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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.

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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