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dentinal tubule

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.17 in modern English

Syllables
denti-nal -tubule
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A microscopic, fluid-filled canal within tooth dentin that extends from the inner pulp chamber to the outer dentin surface, housing cellular extensions and nerve endings, crucial for tooth sensitivity and nutrient transport, and facilitating communication between the pulp and the outside environment.

Inflected Forms

dentinal tubules (plural)

Questions

What does dentinal tubule mean?
A microscopic, fluid-filled canal within tooth dentin that extends from the inner pulp chamber to the outer dentin surface, housing cellular extensions and nerve endings, crucial for tooth sensitivity and nutrient transport, and facilitating communication between the pulp and the outside environment.

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