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DictionarySeecuticleacquired cuticle
ac·quired pel·li·clea thin film (about 1 mcm), derived mainly from salivary glycoproteins, that forms over the surface of a cleansed tooth crown when it is exposed to the saliva. Synonym(s): acquired cuticle, acquired enamel cuticle, brown pellicle, posteruption cuticleacquired cuticleA layer of salivary products, bacteria, and food debris on the surface of the teeth; not a true cuticle. Synonym: pellicleSee also: cuticle |