diphyodont

/dɪˈfaɪ.əʊ.dɒnt/

Definitions

1. noun

Relating to or having two teeth, especially the two sets of teeth: deciduous and permanent.

“Humans are diphyodonts because they have two sets of teeth.”

2. adjective

Having two sets of teeth.

“The diphyodont nature of human teeth allows for more efficient eating.”

Synonyms

  • dental
  • toothed
  • two-toothed

Antonyms

  • monophyodont
  • toothless