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