pulp canal

noun

, Dentistry.

1. root canal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pulp canal¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

Until recent times the exposure of the dental pulp inevitably led to its death and disintegration, and, by invasion of bacteria via the pulp canal, set up an inflammatory process Dental therapeutics. which eventually caused the loss of the entire tooth.

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