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root canal

/ˈruːt kənæl/noun

उच्चारण रूट कनैल

दाँत की जड़ की नली

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    the narrow space inside the root of a tooth, which contains nerves and blood vessels

    दाँत की जड़ की नली

    • The infection had spread into the root canal.
    • The dentist told him that he needed a root canal treatment.
    • X-rays showed that the root canal was badly infected.
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    • The dentist cleaned each root canal carefully with a thin tool.
    • A tooth may have up to four root canals.
  2. 2

    [C]

    treatment in which a dentist removes infected or damaged tissue from inside the root of a tooth and then fills and seals it

    रूट कैनाल (दाँत का इलाज)

    • I need a root canal on my back tooth.
    • The dentist said root canal treatment would save the tooth.
    • The tooth was saved by a root canal that took two visits.
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    • Many people fear a root canal, but it usually causes little pain.
    • After the root canal, the dentist fitted a crown on the tooth.