pulp cavity

noun

, Dentistry.

1. the entire space occupied by pulp, composed of the root canal and pulp chamber.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pulp cavity¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

The opening of the pulp-cavity is then reduced to a minute perforation at the base of each root.

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Completely formed human incisor, with pulp-cavity contracted to a small aperture at the end of the root.

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Human incisor during development with root imperfectly formed, and pulp-cavity widely open at base.

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Each denticle contains a pulp cavity from which a number of minute tubes radiate outwards.

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In some cases, under tin, the pulp gradually recedes, and the pulp-cavity is obliterated by secondary dentin.

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