cement

cement definition - medical

ce·ment (sĭ-mĕntˈ)

noun
  1. A substance used for filling dental cavities or anchoring crowns, inlays, or other restorations.
  2. See cementum.
  3. A substance that hardens to act as an adhesive; glue.

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