gomphodont

gomphodont
\\ˈgäm(p)fəˌdänt\ adjective
Etymology: Greek gomphos + English -odont
: having the teeth implanted in sockets

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gomphodont, a. Zool.
(ˈgɒmfədɒnt)
[f. Gr. γόµϕ-ος bolt + ὀδοντ- (ὀδούς) tooth.]
Having the teeth inserted by gomphosis; socketed.
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