pulp cavity
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pulp cavity
First recorded in 1830–40
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In one case, a nest was discovered inside the pulp cavity of a sloth tooth.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 3, 2026
After Sanjiv was anesthetized, Sievers removed pulp from the pulp cavity inside the tooth, disinfected the area and then filled it with a rubberlike material called gutta-percha to make a watertight seal.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
Both parts contain an inner pulp cavity, containing loose connective tissue through which run nerves and blood vessels.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The region of the pulp cavity that runs through the root of the tooth is called the root canal.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
E, enamel; D, dentine; P, pulp cavity; C, cement; B, blood vessels; N, nerve.
From A Handbook of Health by Woods Hutchinson
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