Rodent (?), a. [L. rodens, -entis, p. pr. of rodere to gnaw. See Rase, v. t., and cf. Rostrum.] 1. Gnawing; biting; corroding; (Med.) applied to a destructive variety of cancer or ulcer.
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2. (Zoöl.) (a) Gnawing. (b) Of or pertaining to the Rodentia.
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