Medical Definition of Root abscess

1. A pocket of pus adjacent to or within (apical abscess) the tooth's root caused by plaque and calculus invasion. Symptoms include tooth pain and tenderness that may be accompanied by facial swelling and a fever. Treatment includes antibiotics and a thorough cleansing of the infected site by a dentist. See: apical abscess. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Root Abscess

roostcocks
roosted
rooster
rooster booster
roosters
roostertail
roostertailed
roostertailing
roostertails
roosting
roosts
root-fallen
root-noun
root about
root abscess (current term)
root amputation
root around
root avulsion
root beer
root beer float
root beers
root canal
root canal file
root canal filling materials
root canal irrigants
root canal of tooth
root canal orifice
root canal plugger

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