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apical

/ˈæpɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does apical mean?

adjective

Relating to or situated at the apex or summit; highest or uppermost. In dentistry, relating to the tip or crown of a tooth.

Example

"The apical foramen is the small opening at the tip of a tooth's root."

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