metaconid

/mɛtəˈkɒnɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A small conical or pyramidal cusp of a tooth, especially one in the upper part of the lower molar or lower part of the upper molar.

“The fossilized metaconid of the early mammal revealed interesting information about its dental structure.”

Synonyms

  • cusp
  • metacon

Antonyms

  • cuspless
  • denticulate