apicoectomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An endodontic surgical procedure whereby a tooth's root tip is removed and a root end cavity is prepared and filled with a biocompatible material

Word forms

apicoectomy apicoectomies apicectomy

Etymology

From apico- + -ectomy.

Derived words

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