Neoplastic Process
ameloblastoma
Subclass of:
Odontogenic Tumors
Etymology:
Old French en = on + amel = enamel + Greek blastos = germ + -oma = tumor
Definitions related to ameloblastoma:
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An immature epithelial tumor of the JAW originating from the epithelial rests of Malassez or from other epithelial remnants of the ENAMEL from the developmental period. It is a slowly growing tumor, usually benign, but displays a marked propensity for invasive growth.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The most common odontogenic tumor, arising from the epithelial component of the embryonic tooth and usually affecting the molar-ramus region of the mandible or maxilla. Although most ameloblastomas are morphologically and clinically benign, they may cause extensive local destruction, recur, or metastasize.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Ameloblastoma is a rare, noncancerous (benign) tumor that develops most often in the jaw near the molars. Ameloblastoma begins in the cells that form the protective enamel lining on your teeth.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Ameloblastoma is a rare, noncancerous (benign) tumor that typically develops in the jaw near the molars. It originates in the cells that form the enamel that protects your teeth. The condition most often occurs in adults in their 30s and 40s, though it can occur at any age. In many cases, the first sign is painless swelling in the jaw....National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
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