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ameloblast
[ am-uh-loh-blast ]
noun
, Anatomy.
- one of a layer of enamel-secreting cells covering the dentin of a developing tooth.
ameloblast
/ əˈmiːləʊblæst; -blɑːst /
noun
- a type of cell involved in forming dental enamel
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- ame·lo·blastic adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ameloblast1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ameloblast1
C19: from ( en ) amel + -o- + -blast
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