'adamantoblastoma' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adamantinos,' where 'adamant-' meant 'unbreakable' and '-blastoma' referred to a type of tumor.

'adamantoblastoma' changed from the Greek word 'adamantinos' and eventually became the modern English word 'adamantoblastoma'.

Initially, it meant 'a tumor related to enamel,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a rare, benign tumor that arises from the enamel-forming cells of the jaw.'