periapex

English

Etymology

peri- +‎ apex

Noun

periapex (plural periapices)

1. The area around an apex
   • 2015 August 4, “In Vitro Comparison of Raypex 6 and Endopilot Using a Novel, Computer-Aided Measurement System, for Determining the Working Length”, in PLOS ONE‎^[1], →DOI:

     Over preparation transports bacteria and infected tissue into the periapex, thereby compromising healing and regeneration of periapical tissues [10 ].

Related terms

• periapical