tooth germ


tooth bud

the primordial structures from which a tooth is formed; the enamel organ, the dental papilla, and the dental sac enclosing them. Synonym(s): dental germ, tooth germ

tooth germ

(tūth jĕrm) The enamel organ and dental papilla, constituting the developing tooth.

tooth bud

(tūth bŭd) Primordial structures from which a tooth is formed: enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac enclosing them.
Synonym(s): dental germ, tooth germ.