dentine | ||
1. | [ noun ] a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth | |
Synonyms: | dentin | |
Related terms: | animal_material ivory | |
2. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) bone (calcified tissue) surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth | |
Synonyms: | dentin | |
Related terms: | os tooth | |
Similar spelling: |
dentin demotion Denton Dantin |