| Term Name: | tooth root |
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| Definition: | The part of a tooth that is implanted in the gum; the root is normally located below the neck of the tooth, covered by cementum rather than enamel, and attached by the periodontal ligament to the alveolar bone |
| Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0003677] |