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Periapical abscess

Also called Tooth abscess

DentistryImportant

A collection of pus at the root tip of a tooth, usually resulting from bacterial infection of the dental pulp.

Korean

치근단 농양

치아 뿌리 끝에 고름이 고이는 것으로, 대개 치수 세균 감염에서 비롯된다.

French

Abcès périapical(Abcès dentaire)

Accumulation de pus à l'extrémité de la racine d'une dent, résultant généralement d'une infection bactérienne de la pulpe.

Word parts

  • peri-Prefix(Greek: peri-) Around, surrounding; (Latin: circum-) Around, encircling

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