odontoblast

American

[oh-don-tuh-blast] / oʊˈdɒn təˌblæst /

noun

Anatomy.

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

odontoblast British

/ ɒˈdɒntəˌblæst /

noun

any of a layer of cells lining the pulp cavity of a tooth and giving rise to the dentine

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Other Word Forms

odontoblastic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of odontoblast

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

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