apical /ap·i·cal/ (ap´ĭ-k'l) pertaining to an apex.
apical.
apical (ap´ik
l),
a·pi·cal (  p -k l,  p-)adj. 1. Relating to the apex of a pyramidal or pointed structure. 2. Situated nearer to the apex of a structure in relation to a specific reference point. a pi·cal·ly adv. |
apical.
See apex.
apical (ap´ik
l),adj pertaining to the end portion of the root.
apical curettage,
n the surgical removal of diseased tissue surrounding a root apex.
apical fiber,
n See fiber, apical.
apical foramen,
n See foramen, apical.
apical third,
adj the inferior third of a tooth's root or root canal.
apical
pertaining to an apex.
apical abscess
a localized suppurative inflammation of tissues about the apex of a tooth root.
apical delta
a foramen made up of multiple fine channels found at the apex of a tooth root through which the blood supply and nerves pass.
apical ectodermal ridge
an ectodermal thickening at the end of each limb bud in the developing embryo; of critical importance in the initiation of limb segments.
apical halo
a radiological feature of apical abscesses in which the surrounding alveolar bone becomes radiolucent.
apical lung lobe
the cranial lobe of the lung.
penile apical ligament
a fibrous band along the dorsal surface of the distal part of the penis of the bull which helps to produce a slight twist in the erect state. Abnormality may contribute to the development of deviation of the penis during erection.
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