enameloplasty

English edit

Etymology edit

From international scientific vocabulary, using New Latin classical compound, from enamel +‎ -o- +‎ -plasty.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ɛˈnæməloʊˌplæsti/

Noun edit

enameloplasty (countable and uncountable, plural enameloplasties)

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

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