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a·pi·ces A0365100 (ā′pĭ-sēz′, ăp′ĭ-)n. A plural of apex.apices (ˈæpɪˌsiːz; ˈeɪ-) n a plural of apexa•pex (ˈeɪ pɛks) n., pl. a•pex•es, a•pi•ces (ˈeɪ pəˌsiz, ˈæp ə-) 1. the highest point; vertex; summit. 2. the tip or point: the apex of the tongue. 3. climax; peak: the apex of a career. [1595–1605; < Latin] EncyclopediaSeeapexapicesenUK
ap·i·ces (ap'i-sēs), Plural of apex.ap·i·ces (ap'i-sēz) Plural of apex. apex (ā′peks″) (ā′pĭ-sēz″) plural.apexesplural.apices [L. apex, tip] The pointed extremity of a conical structure. apex of the heartThe tip of the left ventricle, opposite the base of the heart. The apex of the heart moves considerably with each heartbeat, and the point of maximal impulse (PMI) can be felt on the chest wall above the apex. apex of the lungThe superior, subclavicular portion of the lung. root apexThe end of the root of a tooth. The anatomical landmark in the apical region is the apical foramen. APICES
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APICES➣Advanced Programs in Clinical Endodontics Symposium | APICES➣Association Paléographique Internationale: écriture, Societé (French) |
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