Periapical

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A radiograph of the area surrounding the apex of a tooth.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Surrounding an apex (especially of a tooth). not-comparable

Etymology

From peri- + apical.

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