adj
Alternative spelling of acoelomate [(zoology) Having no coelom.]
n
(biochemistry) A protein, formed in the ameloblasts, that is found in the enamel of teeth
n
The formation of tooth enamel
n
(biochemistry) A protein found in the enamel of teeth
n
(biochemistry) A protein secreted by ameloblasts during tooth development
n
(odontology) The promotion of tooth root development by deposition of mineral tissue
n
(dentistry) calcification of the apex of a tooth in order to encourage root formation
n
A spherical form of mineralised dentin
n
(uncountable, dentistry) Deposits of calcium phosphate salts on teeth.
n
The formation of dental caries
adj
Producing dental caries
n
(biology) A band of suberin in the walls of the endodermis
n
(anatomy) The layer of bone investing the root and neck of a tooth; cementum.
n
A cell that forms from the follicular cells around the root of a tooth, and whose biological function is cementogenesis.
n
An entrapped cementoblast forming part of the cementum.
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(anatomy, dentistry) The process of the development of cementum.
n
Dead or cornified epidermis.
n
The hard, dense calcareous material that makes up the bulk of a tooth
n
The process of the formation of dentine within odontoblasts
adj
Relating to dentinogenesis.
n
The early, uncalcified stage of the dentin matrix seen during tooth formation.
n
Any mineralized tissue similar to enamel
adj
Relating to the root canal
n
The deepest layer of the skin.
adj
Relating to the endodontium
n
A type of cell that forms the internal epithelium lining the canals of poriferans
n
(anatomy, zoology) Of certain invertebrates, the opening of nephridial ducts directly into the digestive tract.
adj
Relating to the eponychium.
adj
Of or relating to fenestrae developed in dermal bone of the lower jaw.
adj
Relating to gingivitis.
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An idiopathic, non-neoplastic condition characterised by the excessive buildup of normal cementum (calcified tissue) on the roots of one or more teeth
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Imperfect maturation, typically of tooth enamel
n
The primary, most mineralised dentine of a tooth
n
A cell on the outer surface of dental pulp that produces tooth dentin.
n
A cellular calc tufa, found as incrustations on plant stems, once believed to have the power to unite fractured bones.
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(anatomy) A hard bony substance that is sometimes deposited within the pulp cavity of teeth.
n
A fibrous component of the extracellular matrix of teeth
n
An external skin gland on the back, neck, and shoulder of toads and some frogs and salamanders, which secretes a milky alkaloid substance to deter predators.
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The matrix of organic fibres that calcifies to form dentin
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The precursor of an odontoblast
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A sphincter consisting of striated muscle fibers.
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(biochemistry) A protein that prevents the precipitation of calcium phosphate in saliva, leaving it available for remineralisation of tooth enamel
n
(anatomy) A depression on the ectoderm of a developing embryo that becomes the mouth
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An acidic phosphorylated glycoprotein found in tooth enamel, and formed for a short time during amelogenesis.
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