stellate reticulum — n a loosely connected mass of stellate epithelial cells that in early developmental stages makes up a large portion of the enamel organ * * * the soft, middle part of the enamel organ of a developing tooth, the cells being separated by an… … Medical dictionary
stellate reticulum — noun : a loosely connected mass of stellate epithelial cells that in early stages makes up a large portion of the enamel organ … Useful english dictionary
Stellate — Stellate, meaning star shaped, may refer to:* Stellate cell * Stellate ganglion * Stellate reticulum * Stellate veins * Stellate trichomes (hairs) on plants … Wikipedia
reticulum — 1. A fine network formed by cells, or formed of certain structures within cells or of connective tissue fibers between cells. 2. SYN: neuroglia. 3. The second compartment of the stomach of a ruminant, a comparatively small chamber communicating… … Medical dictionary
enamel pulp — stellate reticulum … Medical dictionary
Tooth development — Radiograph of lower right (from left to right) third, second, and first molars in different stages of development. Tooth development or odontogenesis is the complex process by which teeth form from embryonic cells, grow, and erupt into the mouth … Wikipedia
Cervical loop — The cervical loop area: (1) dental follicle cells, (2) dental mesenchyme, (3) Odontoblasts, (4) Dentin, (5) stellate reticulum, (6) outer enamel epithelium, (7)inner enamel epithelium, (8) ameloblasts, (9) enamel. The cervical loop is the… … Wikipedia
Odontoblast — A developing tooth with odontoblasts marked. The cervical loop area: (1) dental follic … Wikipedia
Enamel organ — The enamel organ, also known as dental organ, is a cellular aggregation seen in histologic sections of a developing tooth. It lies above a condensation of ectomesenchymal cells called the dental papilla. Historically, enamel organ has been the… … Wikipedia
Tooth — Infobox Anatomy Name = Teeth Caption = An adult human s teeth. Caption2 = CGI posterior view of teeth taken from inside of mouthTeeth (singular, Tooth) are small whitish structures found in the jaws (or mouths) of many vertebrates that are used… … Wikipedia