root canal
(root-ca-nal)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 the part of the pulp cavity lying in the root of a tooth; 2 a dental operation to save a tooth by removing the contents of its pulp cavity and filling it
Example Sentence
The only way to save the tooth was with a root canal.
Synonyms
pulp cavity; pulp canal; dental operation; dental procedure
Antonyms
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