Having the crowns of the molar teeth formed in transverse or longitudinal crests or ridges, in contrast to bunodont. ... Origin: G. Lophos, ridge, + odous, tooth ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: lof′ŏ-dont Definitions: 1. Having the crowns of the molar teeth formed in transverse or longitudinal crests or ridges, in contrast to bunodont.
A tooth with the cusps elongated to form narrow ridges.
having molar teeth with crowns in the form of transverse ridges. Cf. bunodont.