acrodonts
|ac-ro-donts|
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/ˈækrəˌdɒnts/
(acrodont)
teeth attachment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrodont' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akrodont,' where 'akro-' meant 'top' and 'odous' meant 'tooth.'
Historical Evolution
'akrodont' changed from the Greek word 'akrodont' and eventually became the modern English word 'acrodont.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'teeth at the top,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of dentition where the teeth are fused to the top of the jawbone, common in some reptiles like lizards.
Many lizards have acrodont teeth, which are not replaced once lost.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 16:06