apical

apical /ap·i·cal/ (ap´i-k'l) pertaining to an apex.

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a·pi·cal (p-kl, 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.

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api·cal·ly adv.

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apical (ap´ikl),

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.

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apical

pertaining to an apex.

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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.