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Definition of: endodontics
(en′dō·don′tiks) noun
The branch of dentistry which is concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the tooth pulp, as root canal work. Also en′do·don′tia (-don′shə), en′do·don′tol′o·gy (-don′tol′ə·jē). [<ENDO- + Gk. odous, odontos a tooth + -ICS]
—en′do·don′tist noun
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