"enameloplasty" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: enameloplasties [plural]
Etymology: From international scientific vocabulary, using New Latin classical compound, from enamel + -o- + -plasty. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|enamel|-o-|-plasty}} enamel + -o- + -plasty Head templates: {{en-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. Wikipedia link: en Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Dentistry

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