deciduous /de·cid·u·ous/ (dĕ-sid´u-us) falling off or shed at maturity, as the teeth of the first dentition.
deciduous
deciduous (dēsid´ū
s),
de·cid·u·ous (d -sj  - s)adj. 1. Falling off or shed at a specific stage of growth, as teeth of the first dentition. 2. Of, relating to, or being the first or primary dentition. |
deciduous
[də·sid′yo̅o̅·əs]
Etymology: L, decidere, to fall off
falling off or shed at maturity.
deciduous (dēsid´ū
s),adj that which will be shed (exfoliated). Older term pertaining specifically to the first dentition. Preferred term is
primary.
primary.
deciduous dentition,
n See dentition, primary.
deciduous teeth,
n See teeth, primary.
deciduous
falling off; subject to being shed, as deciduous teeth.
deciduate, deciduous, decidual
characterized by shedding, e.g. teeth, placenta.
deciduate placenta, deciduate membrane
endothelial and hemochorial placentas.
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