Definition

A type of cell that helps create the hard outer layer of a tooth during its development.

Example

The ameloblasts are crucial for the formation of tooth enamel during dental development.

Conversation

Did you know that ameloblast cells are crucial for tooth development?

Really? I had no idea they played such an important role.

Yeah, they actually help form the enamel on our teeth.

That's fascinating! I never thought about how our teeth are made.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ameloblast is formed from "amel" (from Greek "amelos", meaning enamel) and "-blast" (from Greek "blastos", meaning germ or bud). The word refers to a cell that produces enamel, the hard outer layer of teeth.

Memory Tip

Think of 'amel' as relating to enamel, and '-blast' as a cell that creates something. This helps you remember that an ameloblast is a cell that produces enamel.

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