Theory II

without definite shape or visible differentiation in structure

crystalline mineral component of bones and teeth that contains calcium phosphate

abnormal concretion composed of mineral salts, usually occurring within the hollow organs or their passages; also called stones, such as gallstones or kidney stones

mineralized dental biofilm that occures on a dental prosthesis

out of place; arising or produced at an abnormal site or in a tissue where it is not normally found

examples are pulp stones, denticles, and salivary calculi

free of microorganisms; a _________ animal in research is reared under completely sterile conditions

intercellular or intermicrobial substance of a tissue, or the tissue from which a structure develops, gains support, and is held together

addition of mineral elements, such as calcium and phosphorous, to the body or a part therof with resulting hardening of the tissue

mucleus; focus; point of origin

inhibitor of calcification that occurs in parotid saliva of humans in variable amounts; anticalculus component of 'tarter-control' dentrifrices

holding all of a substance (solute) that can be dissolved in the solution

a solution containing more of an ingredient than can be held in solution permanently