apical foramen of tooth

ap·i·cal fo·ra·men of tooth

[TA]

the opening at the apex of the root of a tooth that gives passage to the nerve and blood vessels.

Synonym(s): foramen apicis dentis [TA], apical dental foramen, root foramen

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ap·i·cal fo·ra·men of tooth

(ap'i-kăl fōr-ā'mĕn tūth) [TA]

The opening at the apex of the root of a tooth that gives passage to the nerve and blood vessels.

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ap·i·cal fo·ra·men of tooth

(ap'i-kăl fōr-ā'mĕn tūth) [TA]

Opening at apex of tooth root that gives passage to the nerve and blood vessels.
Synonym(s): apical dental foramen, root foramen.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012