| ebur | A tissue resembling ivory in outward appearance or structure. Origin: L. Ivory (05 Mar 2000) |
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| ebur dentis | <dentistry> The calcified tissue below the enamel, enclosing the cavity of the tooth containing the pulp chamber and root canals. (08 Jan 1998) |
| eburnation | <medicine> A condition of bone cartilage occurring in certain diseases of these tissues, in which they acquire an unnatural density, and come to resemble ivory. Origin: L. Eburnus of ivory, fr. Ebur ivory: cf. F. Eburnation. See Ivory. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| eburnation of dentin | A condition observed in arrested dental caries wherein decalcified dentin is burnished and takes on a polished, often brown-stained appearance. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eburneous | Resembling ivory, especially in colour. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eburnitis | Increased density and hardness of dentin, which may occur after the dentin is exposed. Origin: L. Eburneus, of ivory, + G. -itis, inflammation (05 Mar 2000) |