adamantoblast
|ad-a-man-to-blast|
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/əˈdæm.ənt.oʊˌblæst/
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/əˈdæm.ənt.əʊˌblæst/
tooth enamel cell
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adamantoblast' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adamantos,' where 'adamant-' meant 'unbreakable' and '-blast' referred to a 'germ' or 'bud.'
Historical Evolution
'adamantos' transformed into the scientific term 'adamantoblast' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'unbreakable germ,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a cell involved in tooth enamel formation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a cell involved in the formation of tooth enamel.
The adamantoblasts are crucial during the development of teeth.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/02 23:36