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tn, -tɪn noun Dentistry.
the hard, calcareous tissue, similar to but denser than bone, that forms the major portion of a tooth, surrounds the pulp cavity, and is situated beneath the enamel and cementum. See diag. under tooth.
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dentine or dentin (ˈdɛntiːn, ˈdɛntɪn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| the calcified tissue surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth and comprising the bulk of the tooth | |
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| dentin or dentin | |
| —n | |
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| 'dentinal or dentin | |
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Word Origin & History
dentin
also dentine, 1840s, from comb. form of L. dentem (nom. dens) "tooth" (see tooth) + chemical suffix -ine.
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Medical Dictionary
dentin den·tin (děn'tĭn) or den·tine (-tēn')
n.
The main, calcareous part of a tooth, beneath the enamel and surrounding the pulp chamber and root canals.
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Science Dictionary
dentin  (děn'tĭn) Pronunciation Key
The main bony part of a tooth beneath the enamel, surrounding the pulp chamber and root canals. |
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