dentinoid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to dentin
noun
  1. A dysplastic form of dentin.
  2. A rare tumor of the tooth, in part composed of dentin.
  3. The early, uncalcified stage of the dentin matrix seen during tooth formation.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛntɪnˌɔɪd/

Word forms

dentinoid dentinoids

Etymology

From dentin + -oid.

Synonyms

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