Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
pulpectomy
[ puhl-pek-tuh-mee ]
Subclass of:
Endodontics
Etymology:
Latin pulpa = flesh + Greek ektome = a cutting out
Definitions related to pulpectomy:
  • Dental procedure in which the entire pulp chamber is removed from the crown and roots of a tooth.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • The complete removal of the dental pulp.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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