pulpitis
English
noun
Definitions
- (dentistry) A reversible or irreversible inflamation of the tooth pulp which is in most cases of endodontic origin but can also be of periodontal origin too. It can lead to apical periodontitis, cysts and tooth loss if not treated.
Etymology
Suffix from English pulp.
Origin
English
pulp
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- pulp English
- pulpability English
- pulpable English
- pulpal English
- pulpboard English
- pulpectomy English
- pulper English
- pulpification English
- pulpify English
- pulpish English
- pulpless English
- pulplike English
- pulpotomy English
- pulpous English
- pulpsmith English
- pulpwood English
- pulpy English
- repulp English
- pulpa Latin