pulpal

adjective

pulp·al ˈpəl-pəl

: of or relating to pulp especially of a tooth

a pulpal abscess

pulpally

ˈpəl-pə-lē

adverb

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1903, in the meaning defined above

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pulpal

adjective

pulp·al ˈpəl-pəl

: of or relating to pulp especially of a tooth

a pulpal abscess

pulpally

ˈpəl-pə-lē

adverb

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