acrodont

[ ak-ruh-dont ]

adjective

, Zoology.

1. having rootless teeth fastened to the alveolar ridge of the jaws.

acrodont

/ ˈækrəˌdɒnt /

adjective

1. (of the teeth of some reptiles) having no roots and being fused at the base to the margin of the jawbones See also pleurodont
2. having acrodont teeth

Other Words From

• acro·dontism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of acrodont¹

First recorded in 1840–50; acr- + -odont

Word History and Origins

Origin of acrodont¹

C19: from acro- + -odont

Example Sentences

The jaws may be toothless or may be provided with teeth which are usually acrodont (see p. 199).

From Project Gutenberg

Trogonophis, Pachycalamus and Agamodon of Africa are all acrodont; the other genera are pleurodont.

From Project Gutenberg

The teeth are large and acrodont, and occur on the pterygoids as well as on the jaws.

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