odontoblast
[ oh-don-tuh-blast ]
nounAnatomy.
one of a layer of cells lining the pulp cavity of a tooth, from which dentin is formed.
Origin of odontoblast
1Other words from odontoblast
- o·don·to·blas·tic, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for odontoblast
odontoblast
/ (ɒˈdɒntəˌblæst) /
noun
any of a layer of cells lining the pulp cavity of a tooth and giving rise to the dentine
Derived forms of odontoblast
- odontoblastic, adjective
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