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periodontal membrane — n the fibrous connective tissue layer covering the cementum of a tooth and holding it in place in the jawbone called also pericementum, periodontal ligament * * * (periodontal ligament) the ligament around a tooth, by which it is attached to the… … Medical dictionary
periodontal membrane — Dentistry. the collagenous, fibrous connective tissue between the cementum of the tooth and the alveolus. Also, pericementum. [1895 1900] * * * ▪ anatomy also called Periodontal Ligament, fleshy tissue between tooth and tooth socket that … Universalium
periodontal membrane — periodontal ligament the ligament around a tooth, by which it is attached to the bone … The new mediacal dictionary
periodontal membrane — noun Date: 1899 the fibrous connective tissue layer covering the cementum of a tooth and holding it in place in the jawbone … New Collegiate Dictionary
periodontal membrane — per′iodon′tal mem′brane n. den the collagenous, fibrous connective tissue between the cementum of the tooth and the alveolus Also called per′iodon′tal lig′ament. Etymology: 1895–1900 … From formal English to slang
periodontal membrane — /ˌpɛrioʊdɒntl ˈmɛmbreɪn/ (say .pereeohdontl membrayn) noun the layer of connective tissue that attaches a tooth to the bone within which it sits …
periodontal membrane — noun : pericementum * * * Dentistry. the collagenous, fibrous connective tissue between the cementum of the tooth and the alveolus. Also, pericementum. [1895 1900] … Useful english dictionary
periodontal ligament — periodontal membrane … The new mediacal dictionary
periodontal ligament — n PERIODONTAL MEMBRANE * * * see periodontal membrane * * * the fibrous connective tissue that surrounds the root of a tooth, separating it from and attaching it to the alveolar bone. It extends from the base of the gingival mucosa to the fundus… … Medical dictionary
Periodontal disease — A bacterial infection that destroys the attachment fibers and supporting bone that hold the teeth in the mouth. Left untreated, these diseases can lead to tooth loss. The main cause of periodontal disease is bacterial plaque, a sticky, colorless… … Medical dictionary
