apical

apical

 [ap´ĭ-k'l]

pertaining to an apex.

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ap·i·cal

(ap'i-kăl), [TA]

1. Relating to the apex or tip of a pyramidal or pointed structure.

2. Situated nearer to the apex of a structure in relation to a specific reference point; opposite of basal.

Synonym(s): apicalis [TA]

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ap·i·cal

(ap'i-kăl) [TA]

1. Relating to the apex or tip of a pyramidal or pointed structure.

2. Situated nearer to the apex of a structure in relation to a specific reference point; opposite of basal.

3. Synonym(s): point of maximal impulse.

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apical

of, at, or being the apex.

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ap·i·cal

(ap'i-kăl) [TA]

Relating to the apex or tip of a root or tooth.
Synonym(s): apicalis [TA] .

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