acrodontism
|ac-ro-don-tism|
C2
/ˈækrəˌdɒntɪzəm/
teeth at the top
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrodontism' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akrodont,' where 'akro-' meant 'top' and 'odont' meant 'tooth.'
Historical Evolution
'akrodont' transformed into the modern English word 'acrodontism' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'teeth at the top,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'teeth attached to the summit of the alveolar ridge.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition in which the teeth are attached to the summit of the alveolar ridge without sockets.
Acrodontism is commonly observed in some reptiles.
Last updated: 2025/04/27 15:51