periapical

peri·api·cal

adj \-ˈā-pi-kəl also -ˈap-i-kəl\

Definition of PERIAPICAL

: of, relating to, occurring in, affecting, or being the tissues surrounding the apex of the root of a tooth <periapical infection> <a periapical abscess>

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