periodontal ligament
periodontal ligament · periodontal ligaments
A specialized soft connective tissue that attaches the tooth to the alveolar bone socketA specialized soft connective tissue that attaches the tooth to the alveolar bone socket.
Meaning
1 sensesA specialized soft connective tissue that attaches the tooth to the alveolar bone socket.
Forms
plural: periodontal ligaments| Singular | periodontal ligament |
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See also
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