Rodent - the name of an %F,10,..\h\order%order of 
%F,10,..\h\mammal%mammals. Rodents have four chisel-
sharp front teeth--two in the upper 
and two in the lower jaw--called 
incisors. They grow throughout the 
animal's life and have to be worn 
down by gnawing.

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