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cementum

noun ce·men·tum \si-ˈmen-təm\

Definition of CEMENTUM

: a specialized bony layer of connective tissue covering the dentin of the part of a tooth normally within the gum — see tooth illustration

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New Latin, from Latin caementum

First Known Use: 1842

CEMENTUM Defined for Kids

noun ce·men·tum \si-ˈmen-təm\

: a thin bony layer covering the part of a tooth inside the gum

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noun ce·men·tum \si-ˈment-əm\

: a specialized external bony layer covering the dentin of the part of a tooth normally within the gum—called also cement; compare dentin, enamel

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