Definitions for cementum
sɪˈmɛn təmce·men·tum

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1. cementum, cementnoun

   a specialized bony substance covering the root of a tooth

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1. cementumnoun

   A bony substance that covers the root of a tooth; cement.

2. Etymology: From  caementum.

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1. Cementum

   Cementum is a specialized calcified substance covering the root of a tooth. The cementum is the part of the periodontium that attaches the teeth to the alveolar bone by anchoring the periodontal ligament.

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1. cementum

   Cementum is a specialized calcified substance covering the root of a tooth that helps in the attachment of the tooth to the surrounding gum tissue and jawbone. It is slightly softer than the tooth enamel and its primary function is to provide a medium for the periodontal ligaments to attach and secure the tooth in its socket.

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1. Cementum

   Cementum is a specialized calcified substance covering the root of a tooth. Cementum is excreted by cells called cementoblasts within the root of the tooth and is thickest at the root apex. These cementoblasts develop from undifferentiated mesenchymal cells in the connective tissue of the dental follicle. Cementum is slightly softer than dentin and consists of about 45% to 50% inorganic material by weight and 50% to 55% organic matter and water by weight. The organic portion is composed primarily of collagen and protein polysaccharides. Sharpey's fibers are portions of the principal collagenous fibers of the periodontal ligament embedded in the cementum and alveolar bone to attach the tooth to the alveolus. Cementum is avascular.

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1. cementum

   A type of matter which forms a tooth.

   Cementum is a form of matter in the root of a tooth.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on December 22, 2020  

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1. • Solid Body Substance

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of cementum in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of cementum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=cementum
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cementum
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cementum
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=cementum
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
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