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cementum

/sɪˈmen.təm/

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noun

/sɪˈmen.təm/C2formalmedical
  • ruСпециализированное обызвествлённое вещество, покрывающее корень зуба и обеспечивающее прикрепление периодонтальных связок.

A specialized calcified substance covering the root of a tooth, providing attachment for periodontal ligaments.

uncountable

  1. Dental root coveringC1formalmedical

    A specialized calcified substance that covers the root of a tooth, providing attachment for the periodontal ligament.

    ruПокрытие корня зуба

    • The cementum helps anchor the tooth firmly in the jawbone.
    • Damage to the cementum can lead to tooth sensitivity.
    • Dentists study the structure of cementum to understand gum disease.

    Synonymscement

Forms
  • cementa plural form
  • cementums plural form
  • cementa's possessive plural form
  • cementums' possessive plural form
  • cementum's possessive singular form