odontoblast

[ oh-don-tuh-blast ]

nounAnatomy.
  1. one of a layer of cells lining the pulp cavity of a tooth, from which dentin is formed.

Origin of odontoblast

1
First recorded in 1875–80; odonto- + -blast

Other words from odontoblast

  • o·don·to·blas·tic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for odontoblast

odontoblast

/ (ɒˈdɒntəˌblæst) /


noun
  1. 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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