apical
Americanadjective
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of, at, or forming the apex.
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Phonetics. (of a speech sound) articulated principally with the aid of the tip of the tongue, as t or d.
noun
adjective
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of, at, or being the apex
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of or denoting a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue, such as (t) or (d)
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Reviews of apical periodontitis emphasize how frequently these infections go unnoticed.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
"The AO has a striking complexity when compared to apical organs of cnidarian and bilaterian. It is so unique!"
From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026
The number of apical progenitor cells, which are essential for building the cerebral cortex, was significantly lower.
From Science Daily • Dec. 17, 2025
Untreated apical periodontitis can lead to tooth loss, but its effects extend beyond the mouth.
From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2025
Sub-order Apoxypoda.—The 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th pairs of appendages short, stout, tapering, the segments about as wide as long, except the apical, which is distally slender, pointed, slightly curved, and without distinct movable claws.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" by Various
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