PERIAPICAL ABSCESSES
\pˌi͡əɹɪˈapɪkə͡l ˈabsɛsɪz], \pˌiəɹɪˈapɪkəl ˈabsɛsɪz], \p_ˌiə_ɹ_ɪ__ˈa_p_ɪ_k_əl ˈa_b_s_ɛ_s_ɪ_z]\
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Acute or chronic inflammation of tissues surrounding the apical portion of a tooth, associated with the collection of pus, resulting from infection following pulp infection through a carious lesion or as a result of an injury causing pulp necrosis. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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