Definition of Tetrodon

1. n. Any one of numerous species of plectognath fishes belonging to Tetrodon and allied genera. Each jaw is furnished with two large, thick, beaklike, bony teeth.

Medical Definition of Tetrodon

1. Any one of numerous species of plectognath fishes belonging to Tetrodon and allied genera. Each jaw is furnished with two large, thick, beaklike, bony teeth. Alternative forms: tetradon. The skin is usually spinous, and the belly is capable of being greatly distended by air or water. It includes the swellfish, puffer, and similar species. Origin: Tetra- + Gr, tooth. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tetrodon

tetrazones
tetrazonium salts
tetrazzini
tetrevangelia
tetrevangelium
tetri
tetriamond
tetriamonds
tetric
tetricity
tetrinic
tetrinic acid
tetris
tetrode
tetrodes
tetrodon (current term)
tetrodonic acid
tetrodont
tetrodonts
tetrodotoxin
tetrodotoxins
tetrofosmin
tetrol
tetrolate
tetrolic
tetrolic acid
tetrols
tetromino
tetrominoes
tetronal

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