See Also: tooth remineralization(medicine)
remineralization(medicine)
tooth sac(medicine)
second tooth(medicine)
tooth bud(medicine)
tooth(dictionary)
Tooth bud(health)
dog's tooth(dictionary)
dog-tooth(dictionary)
tooth(1)(dictionary)

papain (iou) and tooth remineralization (medicine)


papain (iou)



papain noun. L19.
[from papaya var. of PAWPAW noun1 + -IN1.]
Biochemistry. A mixture of proteolytic enzymes obtained from the unripe fruit and latex of the pawpaw, Carica papaya, which is used esp. as a meat tenderizer and in clarifying liquids for drinking. Also, a pure protease extractable from this.

tooth remineralization (medicine)


tooth remineralization
Therapeutic technique for replacement of minerals in partially decalcified teeth.