Etymograph

English

pulpitis

From pulp + -itis.

Formed from pulp + -itis

Latin pulpa ‘the fleshy part, pulp of fruit’

Middle English pulpe

English pulp

Today it means

noun A reversible or irreversible inflammation of the tooth pulp which is in most cases of endodontic origin but can also be of periodontal origin too. It can lead to apical periodontitis, cysts and tooth loss if not treated.

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