antiodont

adjective

an·​ti·​o·​dont

ˈantēəˌdänt,

(ˈ)an‧¦tīəˌ-

zoology

: relating to or being lophodont dentition in which the crests of opposing teeth meet

Word History

Etymology

anti- entry 1 + -odont

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