dentin
[ den-tn, -tin ]
/ ˈdɛn tn, -tɪn /
noun Dentistry.
the hard, calcareous tissue, similar to but denser than bone, that forms the major portion of a tooth, surrounds the pulp cavity, and is situated beneath the enamel and cementum.
Also
den·tine
[den-teen] /ˈdɛn tin/.
OTHER WORDS FROM dentin
den·tin·al, adjectiveWords nearby dentin
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British Dictionary definitions for dentine
dentine
dentin (ˈdɛntɪn)
/ (ˈdɛntiːn) /
noun
the calcified tissue surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth and comprising the bulk of the tooth
Derived forms of dentine
dentinal, adjectiveWord Origin for dentine
C19: from
denti- +
-in
Medical definitions for dentine
dentin
[ dĕn′tĭn ]
n.
The main, calcareous part of a tooth, beneath the enamel and surrounding the pulp chamber and root canals.
Scientific definitions for dentine
dentin
[ dĕn′tĭn ]
The main bony part of a tooth beneath the enamel, surrounding the pulp chamber and root canals.