noun
- Plural of cementum; the hard, bone-like tissue that covers the root of a tooth and helps attach it to the jawbone.
Usage: dental/anatomical term; also spelled 'cementa' in some contexts
Examples
- The dentist explained that cementums protect the roots of our teeth.
- Periodontal disease can damage the cementums that hold teeth in place.
- Under the microscope, the cementums appeared as a yellowish layer beneath the gum line.
- The cementums are softer than the enamel that covers the crown of the tooth.