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apical /ap·i·cal/ (ap´ĭ-k'l) pertaining to an apex.
apical. See apex. apical [ap´ĭ-k'l] pertaining to an apex.
apical (ap´ik 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. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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