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furcation
[fur-ka´shun]the anatomical area where the roots divide on a multirooted tooth.
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fur·ca·tion
(fŭr-kā'shŭn),1. A forking, or a forklike part or branch.
2. In dental anatomy, the region of a multirooted tooth at which the roots divide.
[L. furca, fork]
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fur·ca·tion
(fŭr-kā'shŭn)1. A forking, or a forklike part or branch.
2. dentistry The region of a multirooted tooth where the roots divide.
[L. furca, fork]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
fur·ca·tion
(fŭr-kā'shŭn)In dental anatomy, the region of a multirooted tooth at which the roots divide.
[L. furca, fork]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012