deciduous

deciduous /de·cid·u·ous/ (de-sid´u-us) falling off or shed at maturity, as the teeth of the first dentition.

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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.

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deciduous (dēsid´ūs),

adj that which will be shed (exfoliated). Older term pertaining specifically to the first dentition. Preferred term is
primary.

deciduous dentition,

n See dentition, primary.

deciduous teeth,

n See teeth, primary.

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deciduous

falling off; subject to being shed, as deciduous teeth.

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deciduate, deciduous, decidual

characterized by shedding, e.g. teeth, placenta.

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deciduate placenta, deciduate membrane

endothelial and hemochorial placentas.