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Definition of Rhachiodont

1. a. Having gular teeth formed by a peculiar modification of the inferior spines of some of the vertebræ, as certain South African snakes (Dasypeltis) which swallow birds' eggs and use these gular teeth to crush them.

Medical Definition of Rhachiodont

1. Having gular teeth formed by a peculiar modification of the inferior spines of some of the vertebrae, as certain South African snakes (Dasypelits) which swallow birds' eggs and use these gular teeth to crush them. Origin: Gr. "rachis, -ios, the spine +, a tooth. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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