amelogenesis /am·e·lo·gen·e·sis/ (-jen´ĕ-sis) the formation of dental enamel.
amelogenesis
amelogenesis,
amelogenesis imperfec´ta a hereditary condition resulting in defective development of dental enamel, marked by a brown color of the teeth; due to improper differentiation of the ameloblasts.
am·e·lo·gen·e·sis ( m  -l -j n  -ss)n. The formation and development of dental enamel. Also called enamelogenesis. |
amelogenesis
[am′əlōjen′əsis]
Etymology: OFr, amel + Gk, genein, to produce
the formation of the enamel of the teeth. amelogenic, adj.
amelogenesis,
n the process during which the enamel matrix is formed by ameloblasts. See also ameloblast.
amelogenesis
formation of dental enamel.
amelogenesis imperfecta
imperfect formation of enamel, resulting in brownish coloration and friability of the teeth.
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