| diodon | 1. <zoology> A genus of spinose, plectognath fishes, having the teeth of each jaw united into a single beaklike plate. They are able to inflate the body by taking in air or water, and, hence, are called globefishes, swellfishes, etc. Fishes, and sea hedgehogs. 2. <zoology> A genus of whales. Origin: Gr. = twice +, a tooth: cf. F. Diodon. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| diodone | <chemical> An ionic monomeric contrast medium that was formerly used for a variety of diagnostic procedures. Pharmacological action: contrast media. Chemical name: 1(4H)-Pyridineacetic acid, 3,5-diiodo-4-oxo-, compd. With 2,2'-iminobis(ethanol) (1:1) (12 Dec 1998) |
| diodont | <zoology> Like or pertaining to the genus Diodon. A fish of the genus Diodon, or an allied genus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |