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odontoblast

noun
odon·​to·​blast | \ ƍ-ˈdĂ€n-tə-ˌblast How to pronounce odontoblast (audio) \

Definition of odontoblast

: any of the elongated radially arranged cells on the surface of the dental pulp that secrete dentin

Other Words from odontoblast

odontoblastic \ ƍ-​ˌdĂ€n-​tə-​ˈbla-​stik How to pronounce odontoblastic (audio) \ adjective

First Known Use of odontoblast

1870, in the meaning defined above

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odontoblast

noun
odon·​to·​blast | \ ƍ-ˈdĂ€nt-ə-ˌblast How to pronounce odontoblast (audio) \

Medical Definition of odontoblast

: one of the elongated radially arranged outer cells of the dental pulp that secrete dentin

Other Words from odontoblast

odontoblastic \ -​ˌdĂ€nt-​ə-​ˈblas-​tik How to pronounce odontoblastic (audio) \ adjective

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