dentine
/ˈdɛntiːn/
noun
- Alternative spelling of dentin; the hard, dense tissue that forms the main part of a tooth.
- Damage to the dentine can lead to tooth sensitivity and decay.
- The dentine is covered by enamel on the crown and by cementum on the root.
- In British English, the hard tissue inside a tooth is often spelled dentine.
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