endodontics

noun

endodontics

noun

/ˌɛndəʊˈdɒntɪks/

Etymology From endo- (“within”) + odont- (“tooth”) + -ics.

1

The branch of dentistry dealing with the dental pulp and root, including the root canal (structure) and providing root canals (treatment).

Related terms
endodontist, endodontic, endodontology

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