Preodontoblast
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The precursor of an odontoblast
"These effects included induction of mineralization accompanied by the presence of bone matrix proteins such as bone sialoprotein (BSP, also known as integrin-binding sialoprotein; Ibsp), suggesting a signaling role of amelogenin gene products in preodontoblast maturation [10 ]."
Adjective
- 1 Prior to the formation of an odontoblast not-comparable
Example
More examples"These effects included induction of mineralization accompanied by the presence of bone matrix proteins such as bone sialoprotein (BSP, also known as integrin-binding sialoprotein; Ibsp), suggesting a signaling role of amelogenin gene products in preodontoblast maturation [10 ]."
Etymology
From pre- + odontoblast.
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