periodontal membrane
noun
: the fibrous connective-tissue layer covering the cementum of a tooth and holding it in place in the jawbone
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“Periodontal membrane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/periodontal%20membrane. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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