Apical
Apical
Apical (/ˈæpɪkəl/; from Latin apex, meaning 'peak' or 'tip') is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote something positioned at the apex or tip of a structure.
Definition
In medicine, the term apical is often used to describe the position of certain structures or conditions. For example, in cardiology, the term apical heartbeat refers to the pulse felt at the apex of the heart, while in dentistry, apical periodontitis refers to inflammation that occurs around the apex of a tooth root.
Related Terms
- Apex (anatomy): The tip or summit of an organ or structure.
- Apical pulse: The pulse felt at the apex of the heart.
- Apical periodontitis: Inflammation that occurs around the apex of a tooth root.
- Apical membrane: The surface of a cell that faces towards the apex.
- Apical dominance: The phenomenon whereby the main, central stem of the plant is dominant over other side stems.
Etymology
The term apical is derived from the Latin apex, which means 'peak' or 'tip'. It is used in medicine to denote something that is positioned at the apex or tip of a structure.
Pronunciation
The term apical is pronounced as /ˈæpɪkəl/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Apical
- Wikipedia's article - Apical
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