Definitions for odontoblastoʊˈdɒn təˌblæst

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

o•don•to•blastoʊˈdɒn təˌblæst(n.)

  1. one of a layer of cells lining the pulp cavity of a tooth, from which dentin is formed.

    Category: Anatomy, Dentistry

Origin of odontoblast:

1875–80

o•don`to•blas′tic(adj.)

Wiktionary

  1. odontoblast(Noun)

    A cell on the outer surface of dental pulp that produces tooth dentin


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