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apical

[ay-pi-kuhl, ap-i-] / ˈeɪ pɪ kəl, ˈæp ɪ- /








ADJECTIVE
tiptop
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Antonyms


ADJECTIVE
uppermost
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One reason apical infections are especially concerning is that they are often difficult to detect.

From Science Daily ● May 16, 2026

"The AO has a striking complexity when compared to apical organs of cnidarian and bilaterian. It is so unique!"

From Science Daily ● Mar. 6, 2026

The number of apical progenitor cells, which are essential for building the cerebral cortex, was significantly lower.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 17, 2025

Untreated apical periodontitis can lead to tooth loss, but its effects extend beyond the mouth.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2025

Mandibles with one or more dorsal and two or more ventral teeth in addition to the apical point.

From Journal of Entomology and Zoology Volume 11, Number 4, December 1919 by Charles P. Alexander




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