Odontogenic
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊˈdɑnˈtiˈɑɡˈiˈnɪk/
Odontogenic (adj)
- Relating to something that starts from tooth-forming tissue in the mouth.
- Used for growths that develop from cells involved in making teeth.
Odontogenic (adjective)
Examples
- The cyst is odontogenic, meaning it comes from tooth tissue.
- An odontogenic lesion often starts from cells related to teeth.