acrodontism

/ækroʊdɒntɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A dental characteristic in which the teeth are fused directly to the jawbone without roots.

“The fossil discovery showed evidence of acrodontism in the ancient reptile species.”

2. noun

A term in dental anatomy referring to a type of tooth attachment.

“The dentist explained the different types of tooth attachment, including acrodontism and hypsodonty.”

Synonyms

  • direct attachment
  • tooth fusion

Antonyms

  • hypodontia
  • tooth agenesis