cementogenesis

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noun

The process of the development of cementum.

Scrabble 19

Meanings

nouncementogenesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableanatomyThe process of the development of cementum.

    Cementogenesis persists throughout the life of the tooth, allowing for continuous reattachment of the periodontal ligaments.

    2010, Peter S. Ungar, Mammal Teeth: Origin, Evolution, and Diversity, page 23
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    These enamel-like aberrations in cementogenesis are intriguing and could offer new insights and strategies to regenerate acellular cementum.

    2002, John Ide Ingle, Leif K. Bakland, Endodontics, volume 1, page 28

    Evidence supporting a role for EMPs^([enamel matrix proteins]) in cementogenesis has been accumulating from investigations employing immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, and in vitro assays, all supporting EMP expression by HERS^([Hertwig's epithelial root sheath]) cells in several species[…].

    2007, Brian L. Foster, Tracy E. Popowics, Hanson K. Fong, Martha J.Somerman, “Advances in Defining Regulators of Cementum Development and Periodontal Regeneration”, in Gerald P. Schatten, editor, Current Topics in Developmental Biology, volume 78, page 68

    Synonyms: cementification

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe process of the development of cementum.

Origin

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