- periapical abscess
- apical a. (def. 2).
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periapical abscess
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apical abscess — an abscess in the bone around the apex of a tooth. An acute abscess is extremely painful, causing swelling of the jaw and sometimes also the face. A chronic abscess may cause no pain or swelling. An abscess invariably results from damage to and… … Medical dictionary
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