periapex

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

peri- +‎ apex

Noun[edit]

periapex (plural periapices)

  1. The area around an apex
    • 2015 August 4, “In Vitro Comparison of Raypex 6 and Endopilot Using a Novel, Computer-Aided Measurement System, for Determining the Working Length”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      Over preparation transports bacteria and infected tissue into the periapex, thereby compromising healing and regeneration of periapical tissues [10 ].

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