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Details for periodontal ligament
periodontal ligament
BTO (BRENDA Tissue Ontology) ID
BTO:0001020
BTO:0001020 is linked to 5 enzymes:
Definition
The fibrous connective tissue that surrounds the root of a tooth, separating it from and attaching it to the alveolar bone. It extends from the base of the gingival mucosa to the fundus of the bony socket, and its main function is to hold the tooth in its socket
Synonyms
1. alveolar periosteum
2. alveolodental ligament
3. alveolodental membrane
4. desmodontium
5. odontoperiosteum
6. paradentium
7. peridental membrane
8. peridontal membrane
9. peridontium
References
1. Dorlands Medical Dictionary: MerckSource
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