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noun
The hollow part of the root of a tooth, containing the nerve and blood vessels.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: anatomy, dentistry, medicine, sciences
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noun
A surgical operation on a root canal (endodontic therapy), typically filling it with gutta-percha.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: metonymically
Topics: dentistry, medicine, sciences
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noun
the passage in the root of a tooth through which its nerve and blood vessels enter the pulp cavity
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: passage, passageway
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