PLEURODONT


Meaning of PLEURODONT in English

/ploor"euh dont'/ , adj.

1. fused or attached to the inner edge of the jaw, as a tooth.

2. having teeth so fused or attached, as certain lizards.

n.

3. a pleurodont animal.

[ 1830-40; PLEUR- + -ODONT ]

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