Meaning & use
perikymata
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Fine, horizontal growth lines visible on the surface of tooth enamel, reflecting periods of dental development.
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Forensic dentists counted the perikymata to estimate the age of the ancient remains.
Under magnification, the perikymata appeared as subtle ridges circling the crown of the tooth.
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These enamel growth lines are studied in dental anthropology and forensic science to reconstruct developmental timing in humans and other primates.
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