isodont

adjective

iso·​dont
variants or less commonly isodontous
¦⸗⸗¦däntəs
1
: having the teeth all alike
2
of a snake : having the maxillary teeth of equal length

Word History

Etymology

isodont International Scientific Vocabulary is- + -odont; isodontous probably from French isodonte isodont + English -ous

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“Isodont.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isodont. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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