"periapex" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: periapices [plural]
Etymology: From peri- + apex. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|peri|apex}} peri- + apex Head templates: {{en-noun|periapices}} periapex (plural periapices)
  1. The area around an apex Related terms: periapical

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