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noun
A reversible or irreversible inflammation of the tooth pulp which is in most cases of endodontic origin but can also be of periodontal origin too. It can lead to apical periodontitis, cysts and tooth loss if not treated.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: dentistry, medicine, sciences
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Antonyms: none provided
History
From pulp + -itis.
Across languages
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