cementoblast

/ˌsɛməntoʊˈblæst/

Definitions

1. noun

A cell that produces cementum in the tooth.

“Dental researchers studied the cementoblasts in the patient’s teeth to understand the cause of the tooth decay.”

2. noun

A cell that secretes cementum, especially in the development of the teeth.

“The microscopic image revealed the cementoblasts actively forming the cementum around the roots of the tooth.”

Synonyms

  • dental cell
  • tooth cell

Antonyms

  • dentinoblast
  • odontoblast