apices

a·pi·ces

A0365100 (ā′pĭ-sēz′, ăp′ĭ-)n. A plural of apex.

apices

(ˈæpɪˌsiːz; ˈeɪ-) n a plural of apex

a•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]

apices

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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 heart

The 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 lung

The superior, subclavicular portion of the lung.

root apex

The end of the root of a tooth. The anatomical landmark in the apical region is the apical foramen.

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Definition

APICES➣Advanced Programs in Clinical Endodontics Symposium

APICES➣Association Paléographique Internationale: écriture, Societé (French)