enameloplasty

English

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, using New Latin combining forms, from enamel +‎ -o- +‎ -plasty.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛˈnæməloʊˌplæsti/

Noun

enameloplasty (countable and uncountable, plural enameloplasties)

  1. (dentistry) Grinding away of the enamel of a tooth, usually for minor reshaping of teeth for cosmesis.
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