ameloblast

am·e·lo·blast

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [am-uh-loh-blast]
- /ˈæm ə loʊˌblæst/
- /əmˈiːləblˌast/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-uh-loh-blast]
- /ˈæm ə loʊˌblæst/

Definitions of ameloblast word

noun ameloblast a type of cell involved in forming dental enamel 3
noun ameloblast one of a layer of enamel-secreting cells covering the dentin of a developing tooth. 1
noun ameloblast An epithelial cell that forms the enamel of the developing tooth. 1

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Origin of ameloblast

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; (en)amel + -o- + -blast

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Parts of speech for Ameloblast

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ameloblast popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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