diphyodont

[ dif-ee-uh-dont ]

adjective

, Zoology.

1. having two successive sets of teeth, as most mammals.

diphyodont

/ ˈdɪfɪəʊˌdɒnt /

adjective

1. having two successive sets of teeth, as mammals (including man) Compare polyphyodont

Word History and Origins

Origin of diphyodont¹

1850–55; < Greek diphy ( ḗs ) double, twofold ( di- di- ¹ + -phyēs, derivative of phyḗ growth, nature, derivative of phȳ́ein to produce, grow) + -odont

Word History and Origins

Origin of diphyodont¹

C19: from Greek diphuēs double (see diphycercal ) + -odont

Example Sentences

Diphyodont, dif′i-ō-dont, adj. having two sets of teeth.—n. a mammal possessing such.

From Project Gutenberg

The majority of mammals are diphyodont, though the number of teeth replaced may vary: thus in man twenty teeth of the adult are preceded by a milk set.

From Project Gutenberg

The "grinders" in man, or the teeth in diphyodont Mammals which are not preceded by milk-teeth.

From Project Gutenberg