apicoectomy

noun

apicoectomy

noun

Etymology From apico- + -ectomy.

1

Medicine, Sciences, Surgery An endodontic surgical procedure whereby a tooth's root tip is removed and a root end cavity is prepared and filled with a biocompatible material

Derived terms
apicoectomize

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