Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cementogenesis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ce-men-to-ge-n-e-sis
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

7

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The process of the development of cementum.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"These enamel-like aberrations in cementogenesis are intriguing and could offer new insights and strategies to regenerate acellular cementum."
"Evidence supporting a role for EMPs^([enamel matrix proteins]) in cementogenesis has been accumulating from investigations employing immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, and in vitro assays, all supporting EMP expression by HERS^([Hertwig's epithelial root sheath]) cells in several species[…]."
"Cementogenesis persists throughout the life of the tooth, allowing for continuous reattachment of the periodontal ligaments."

Etymology

From cementum + -o- + -genesis.

Usage

Uncountable

Derived Forms

cementogenetic

Synonyms

cementification

Questions

What does cementogenesis mean?: The process of the development of cementum.
Where does cementogenesis come from?: From cementum + -o- + -genesis.

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