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dentinoid

adj · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈdɛntɪnˌɔɪd/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to dentin

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A dysplastic form of dentin.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A rare tumor of the tooth, in part composed of dentin.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Synonyms: dentinoma

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

The early, uncalcified stage of the dentin matrix seen during tooth formation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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History

Etymology

From dentin + -oid.