Odonto- :: Odonto- () A combining form from Gr. 'odoy`s, 'odo`ntos, a tooth..

Odontoblast :: Odontoblast (n.) One of the more or less columnar cells on the outer surface of the pulp of a tooth; an odontoplast. They are supposed to be connected with the formation of dentine.

Odontoblast :: Odontoblast (n.) One of the cells which secrete the chitinous teeth of Mollusca.

Odontocete :: Odontocete (n.pl.) A subdivision of Cetacea, including the sperm whale, dolphins, etc.; the toothed whales..

Odontogeny :: Odontogeny (n.) Generetion, or mode of development, of the teeth..

Odontograph :: Odontograph (n.) An instrument for marking or laying off the outlines of teeth of gear wheels.

Odontographic :: Odontographic (a.) Of or pertaining to odontography.

Odontography :: Odontography (n.) A description of the teeth.

Odontoid :: Odontoid (a.) Having the form of a tooth; toothlike.

Odontoid :: Odontoid (a.) Of or pertaining to the odontoid bone or to the odontoid process.

Odontolcae :: Odontolcae (n. pl.) An extinct order of ostrichlike aquatic birds having teeth, which are set in a groove in the jaw. It includes Hesperornis, and allied genera. See Hesperornis..

Odontolite :: Odontolite (n.) A fossil tooth colored a bright blue by phosphate of iron. It is used as an imitation of turquoise, and hence called bone turquoise..

Odontology :: Odontology (n.) The science which treats of the teeth, their structure and development..

Odontophora :: Odontophora (n.pl.) Same as Cephalophora.

Odontophore :: Odontophore (n.) A special structure found in the mouth of most mollusks, except bivalves. It consists of several muscles and a cartilage which supports a chitinous radula, or lingual ribbon, armed with teeth. Also applied to the radula alone. See Radula..

Odontophorous :: Odontophorous (a.) Having an odontophore.

Odontoplast :: Odontoplast (n.) An odontoblast.

Odontopteryx :: Odontopteryx (n.) An extinct Eocene bird having the jaws strongly serrated, or dentated, but destitute of true teeth. It was found near London..

Odontornithes :: Odontornithes (n. pl.) A group of Mesozoic birds having the jaws armed with teeth, as in most other vertebrates. They have been divided into three orders: Odontolcae, Odontotormae, and Saururae..

Odontostomatous :: Odontostomatous (a.) Having toothlike mandibles; -- applied to certain insects.

Odontotormae :: Odontotormae (n.pl.) An order of extinct toothed birds having the teeth in sockets, as in the genus Ichthyornis. See Ichthyornis..

Xanthodontous :: Xanthodontous (a.) Having yellow teeth.

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