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Thecodont

The′co-dont

,
Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK] a case + [GREEK], [GREEK], a tooth.]
1.
(Anat.)
Having the teeth inserted in sockets in the alveoli of the jaws.
2.
(Paleon.)
Of or pertaining to the thecodonts.

The′co-dont

,
Noun.
(Paleon.)
One of the Thecodontia.

Definition 2024


thecodont

thecodont

English

Adjective

thecodont (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Having the teeth inserted in sockets in the alveoli of the jaws.

Noun

thecodont (plural thecodonts)

  1. (paleontology, archaic) Any of the Thecodontia (a former group of archosaurs).