diphyodont
diphyodont Describing a type of dentition that is characterized by two successive sets of teeth: the deciduous (milk) teeth, which are followed by the permanent (adult) teeth. Mammals have a diphyodont dentition. Compare monophyodont; polyphyodont.
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