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odontitis
[ō′dontī′tis] Etymology: Gk, odous + itis, inflammation abnormal enlargement of a tooth pulp, usually resulting from inflammation of the odontoblasts (cells responsible for dentin formation) rather than of the mature, or erupted, tooth. It may be caused by infection, tumor, or trauma. odontitis(ōˑ·dänˑ·t n an atypical increase in the size of tooth pulp due to an inflammation of odontoblasts as a result of infection, tumor, or trauma. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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