DENTINOGENESIS IMPERFECTAS
\dˌɛntɪnə͡ʊd͡ʒˈɛnɪsˌɪs ɪmpəfˈɛktəz], \dˌɛntɪnəʊdʒˈɛnɪsˌɪs ɪmpəfˈɛktəz], \d_ˌɛ_n_t_ɪ_n_əʊ_dʒ_ˈɛ_n_ɪ_s_ˌɪ_s ɪ_m_p_ə_f_ˈɛ_k_t_ə_z]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
An autosomal dominant disorder of tooth development characterized by opalescent dentin resulting in discoloration of the teeth, ranging from dusky blue to brownish. The dentin is poorly formed with an abnormally low mineral content; the pulp canal is obliterated, but the enamel is normal. The teeth usually wear down rapidly, leaving short, brown stumps. (Dorland, 27th ed)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
Word of the day
Sporadic Retinoblastoma
- A malignant arising nuclear layer retina that is most primary eye in children. The tumor tends to occur early childhood or infancy present at birth. majority are sporadic, but condition may be transmitted as autosomal dominant trait. Histologic features include dense cellularity, small round polygonal cells, areas of calcification and necrosis. An abnormal pupil reflex (leukokoria); NYSTAGMUS; STRABISMUS; visual loss represent common clinical characteristics this condition. (From DeVita et al., Cancer: Principles Practice Oncology, 5th ed, p2104)
Nearby Words
- dentinification
- dentinitis
- dentinogeneses
- dentinogenesis
- dentinogenesis imperfecta
- Dentinogenesis Imperfectas
- dentinoid
- dentinosteoid
- dentins
- dentiphone
- dentiroster