apicoectomy

noun

api·​co·​ec·​to·​my ˌā-pi-(ˌ)kō-ˈek-tə-mē, ˌap-i- How to pronounce apicoectomy (audio)
plural apicoectomies
: excision of the root tip of a tooth

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“Apicoectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/apicoectomy. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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