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cementoblast

 [se-men´to-blast]
a large cuboidal cell, found between fibers on the surface of cementum, which is active in the formation of cementum.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.

ce·ment·o·blast

(sē-men'tō-blast),
A cell of ectomesenchymal origin concerned with the formation of the layer of cementum on the roots of teeth.
[L. cementum, cement, + G. blastos, germ]
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ce·ment·o·blast

(sĕ-men'tō-blast)
One of the cells concerned with the formation of the layer of cementum on the roots of teeth.
[L. cementum, cement, + G. blastos, germ]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

cementoblast

A cell that actively forms CEMENTUM.
Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

ce·ment·o·blast

(sĕ-men'tō-blast)
Cell of ectomesenchymal origin concerned with formation of layer of cementum on roots of teeth.
[L. cementum, cement, + G. blastos, germ]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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