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dentine
/ ˈdɛntiːn; ˈdɛntɪn /
noun
- the calcified tissue surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth and comprising the bulk of the tooth
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Derived Forms
- ˈdentinal, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dentine1
C19: from denti- + -in
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Example Sentences
The enamel organs and dentine bulb for the permanent teeth form just before birth (Fig. 51) in like manner with the temporary set.
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Teeth-enamel is formed from the epiblast, and dentine, cementum, pulp (except as to nerve tissue) from the mesoblast.
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The enamel organs of the first set appear during the seventh week of fœtal life; the dentine bulb during the ninth week.
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Finally, enamel itself and dentine are developed, and the embryonic tooth remains covered under the gums until it cuts them.
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As long as growth continues the outer layers of this pulp become successively calcified and added to the substance of the dentine.
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