What does "endodontics" mean?

The branch of dentistry dealing with the dental pulp and root, including the root canal (structure) and providing root canals (treatment).

What is a synonym for "endodontics"?

Common synonyms include: endodontia.

Pronounced //ˌɛndəʊˈdɒntɪks//.

//ˌɛndəʊˈdɒntɪks// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The branch of dentistry dealing with the dental pulp and root, including the root canal (structure) and providing root canals (treatment). uncountable
2
the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp wordnet

From endo- (“within”) + odont- (“tooth”) + -ics.

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