enameloplasty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Grinding away of the enamel of a tooth, usually for minor reshaping of teeth for cosmesis.

Pronunciation

/ɛˈnæməloʊˌplæsti/

Word forms

enameloplasty enameloplasties

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, using New Latin combining forms, from enamel + -o- + -plasty.

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