apical

apical

 [ap´ĭ-k'l]

pertaining to an apex.

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]

apical

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

apical

See apex.

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.

apical

of, at, or being the apex.

apical

relating to the apex of a structure, e.g. tip of a toe

ap·i·cal

(ap'i-kăl) [TA]

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

apical (ap´ikəl),

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.

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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.