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root canal
This is the space in the center or “canal” of the tooth that contains the pulp and the root of the tooth. A root canal treatment takes red or infected tissue out of the canal of the tooth root. Then, the empty canals are cleaned and sealed so the tooth does not have to be pulled.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Health care
- Category: General
- Company: Aetna
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