ivory membrane

mem·bra·na e·bor·is

the lining membrane of the pulp cavity of a tooth, consisting of the odontoblastic layer.

Synonym(s): ivory membrane

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ivory membrane

An obsolete term that formerly dignified the layer of odontoblasts found at the periphery of the tooth pulp.

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