pulpotomy
noun
pulp·ot·o·my
ˌpəl-ˈpät-ə-mē 
plural pulpotomies
: removal in a dental procedure of the coronal portion of the pulp of a tooth in such a manner that the pulp of the root remains intact and viable
Cite this Entry
“Pulpotomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pulpotomy. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share