ameloblast

/ˌæmɪˈloʊblæst/

Definitions

1. noun

A cell in the enamel organ of a developing tooth that gives rise to ameloblasts and is responsible for the production of tooth enamel.

“The ameloblasts in the embryo’s tooth bud play a crucial role in the formation of the tooth’s enamel layer.”

Synonyms

  • enamel cell
  • enamel-producing cell