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dentin
(redirected from opalescent dentin)

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den·tin  (dntn) or den·tine (-tn)
n.
The main, calcareous part of a tooth, beneath the enamel and surrounding the pulp chamber and root canals.
dentin·al (dnt-nl, dn-t-) adj.
dentin  (dntn)
The main bony part of a tooth beneath the enamel, surrounding the pulp chamber and root canals.
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Noun1.dentin - a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a toothdentin - a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth
dentine
animal material - material derived from animals
ivory, tusk - a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
2.dentin - bone (calcified tissue) surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth
dentine
bone, os - rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
tooth - hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
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