odontoblast
/oʊˈdɑntəˌblæst/
noun
- A cell in the tooth that forms dentin, the hard tissue beneath the enamel.
- Odontoblasts are responsible for producing dentin throughout a person's life.
- Damage to odontoblasts can affect the tooth's ability to repair itself.
- Under a microscope, odontoblasts appear as long, column-shaped cells.