Meaning of the word "root canal" in English
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root canal
US /ˈruːt ˌkæn.əl/
UK /ˈruːt ˌkæn.əl/
Noun
1.
a dental procedure to remove infected or damaged pulp from the inside of a tooth, clean and disinfect the area, and then fill and seal it
Example:
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I need to get a root canal next week to save my tooth.
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The dentist recommended a root canal due to severe infection.
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