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acrodont
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Princeton's WordNet
acrodontnoun
an animal having teeth consolidated with the summit of the alveolar ridge without sockets
Wiktionary
acrodontnoun
One of a group of lizards having the teeth immovably united to the top of the alveolar ridge
acrodontadjective
having teeth immovably united to the top of the alveolar ridge
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acrodont
Acrodont is a term used in herpetology (the study of reptiles and amphibians) to describe an animal whose teeth are attached or fused to the top of the outer edge of the jawbone, rather than being rooted in sockets. This is common in certain species of lizards. The name itself comes from the Greek words "acro" meaning "high" or "top" and "dont" meaning "tooth".
Webster Dictionary
Acrodontnoun
one of a group of lizards having the teeth immovably united to the top of the alveolar ridge
Acrodontadjective
of or pertaining to the acrodonts
Etymology: [Gr. 'a`kros summit + 'odoy`s, 'odo`ntos, a tooth.]
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Acrodont
Acrodont is a formation of the teeth whereby the teeth are consolidated with the summit of the alveolar ridge of the jaw without sockets. The term also refers to species of reptiles that have such a formation. This formation is common in the order Squamata, with the only other teeth formation in this order being pleurodont. Acrodontal tooth attachment can also be seen in many teleosts and Sphenodons.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of acrodont in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of acrodont in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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