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.