enamel hypocalcification


e·nam·el hy·po·cal·ci·fi·ca·tion

[MIM*104500] a defect of enamel maturation, characterized by soft opaque or yellowish white lusterless enamel. A variety of amelogenesis imperfecta. Autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, and X-linked recessive forms exist.

e·nam·el hy·po·cal·ci·fi·ca·tion

(ĕ-nam'ĕl hī'pō-kal'si-fi-kā'shŭn) A disturbance in the maturation of enamel due to improper calcification of the enamel matrix, resulting in the appearance of chalky, smooth surfaces on the crown.
See also: enamel hypoplasia, fluorosis

e·nam·el hy·po·cal·ci·fi·ca·tion

(ĕ-nam'ĕl hī'pō-kal'si-fi-kā'shŭn) [MIM*104500] Defect of enamel maturation, characterized by soft opaque or yellowish white lusterless enamel.