ameloblast
|a-me-lo-blast|
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/əˈmiːloʊˌblæst/
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/əˈmiːləˌblæst/
enamel-forming cell
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ameloblast' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amelos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'melos' meant 'limb,' combined with 'blast,' meaning 'germ' or 'bud.'
Historical Evolution
'amelos' transformed into the scientific term 'ameloblast,' used in modern dentistry and biology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a 'germ or bud related to enamel,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a cell that secretes enamel during tooth development.
Ameloblasts are crucial in the formation of tooth enamel.
Synonyms
enamel cell
Last updated: 2025/07/12 13:51