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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Another review reported that people with diabetes also face a greater risk of developing new apical periodontitis in teeth that have already undergone root canal treatment compared with people who do not have diabetes.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
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
Untreated apical periodontitis can lead to tooth loss, but its effects extend beyond the mouth.
From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2025
In Italy and south-east Europe a form with entirely black body and black wings occurs, and in Corsica a black form with reddish hairs on the apical segments.
From Wild Bees, Wasps and Ants and Other Stinging Insects by Saunders, Edward
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