APICAL ALVEOLAR ABSCESS
\ˈapɪkə͡l ˌalvɪˈə͡ʊləɹ ˈabsɛs], \ˈapɪkəl ˌalvɪˈəʊləɹ ˈabsɛs], \ˈa_p_ɪ_k_əl ˌa_l_v_ɪ__ˈəʊ_l_ə_ɹ ˈa_b_s_ɛ_s]\
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Acute or chronic inflammation of tissues surrounding the apical portion of a tooth, associated with the collection of pus, resulting from infection following pulp infection through a carious lesion or as a result of an injury causing pulp necrosis. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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