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enamel knot

Term ID
UBERON:0008866
Synonyms
Definition
A transient cluster of cells in the central part of the dental epithelium facing the dental mesenchyme, which acts as an organizing center, providing positional information for tooth morphogenesis and regulating the growth of tooth cusps
References
  • BTO:0005791
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