odontoid

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek ὀδών (odṓn, “tooth”) +‎ -oid

Adjective

odontoid (comparative more odontoid, superlative most odontoid)

1. Resembling a tooth, especially in shape

Derived terms

• odontoid bone
• odontoid peg
• odontoid process
• odontoidectomy

Noun

odontoid (plural odontoids)

1. A separate bone, in many reptiles, corresponding to the odontoid process.