TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

TERTIARY DENTINE [2 records]

Record 1 2013-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
DEF

An irregular dentine deposited at sites of the pulpal aspects of primary or secondary dentine, corresponding to areas of external irritation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
DEF

Dentine de structure irrégulière qui se dépose du côté pulpaire de la dentine primaire ou secondaire aux endroits correspondants à des zones d'irritation externe.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Odontología
DEF

Dentina de estructura irregular, depositada en sitios de exposición pulpar de la dentina primaria o secundaria, en lugares correspondientes a las zonas de irritación externa.

Save record 1

Record 2 2005-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
  • Horse Husbandry
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
DEF

The darker dentine that fills the pulp cavity as the tooth wears.

CONT

The dental star is surrounded by primary dentine and consists of a central core of tertiary dentine, an intermediate ring of pale secondary dentine and a peripheral rim of darker, yellowish-brown secondary dentine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
  • Élevage des chevaux
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
OBS

D'une dent.

Spanish

Save record 2

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: