eburnitis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dental condition characterized by the increased density, hardening, and polishing of exposed dentin that represents a calcification of the soft material in dentinal tubules, creating an ivory-like surface.

Word forms

eburnitis

Etymology

From Latin eburnus (“of ivory”), from ebur (“ivory”), + -itis.

Related words

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