odontogenic /odon·to·gen·ic/ (-jen´ik)
odontogenic
1. forming teeth.
2. arising in tissues that give origin to the teeth.
o·don·to·gen·ic ( -d n t -j n  k)adj. 1. Of or relating to the formation and development of teeth. 2. Arising in tissues that form the teeth, as a tumor. |
odontogenic
[ōdon′tōjen′ik]
Etymology: Gk, odous + genein, to produce
1 pertaining to the generation of teeth.
2 developing in tissues that produce teeth.
odontogenic
1. forming teeth.
2. arising in tissues that give origin to the teeth.
odontogenic cyst
epithelium-lined cysts derived from cell rests or malformed enamel organs.
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