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pulpitis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.28 in modern English

Syllables
pul-pi-tis
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A reversible or irreversible inflammation of the tooth pulp which is in most cases of endodontic origin but can also be of periodontal origin too. It can lead to apical periodontitis, cysts and tooth loss if not treated.

Uncountable

Etymology

From pulp + -itis.

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What does pulpitis mean?
A reversible or irreversible inflammation of the tooth pulp which is in most cases of endodontic origin but can also be of periodontal origin too. It can lead to apical periodontitis, cysts and tooth loss if not treated.
Where does pulpitis come from?
From pulp + -itis.

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