incremental lines

in·cre·men·tal lines

1. in the enamel, calcification lines of Retzius;

2. in the dentin, Owen lines or imbrication lines of von Ebner.

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in·cre·men·tal lines

(inkrĕ-mentăl līnz)

1. In dental enamel, calcification lines of Retzius.

2. In dentin, Owen lines or imbrication lines of von Ebner.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012