amelogenesis im·per·fec·ta
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Medical Definition of amelogenesis imperfecta
: faulty development of tooth enamel that is genetically determined
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“Amelogenesis imperfecta.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/amelogenesis%20imperfecta. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021.
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