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Medical Definition of Root amputation
1. Surgical removal of one or more roots of a multirooted tooth, the remaining root canal(s) usually being treated endodontically. Synonym: radectomy, radiectomy, radisectomy. (05 Mar 2000)
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1. Surgical removal of one or more roots of a multirooted tooth, the remaining root canal(s) usually being treated endodontically. Synonym: radectomy, radiectomy, radisectomy. (05 Mar 2000)