A richly vascularized and innervated connective tissue of mesodermal origin, contained in the central cavity of a tooth and delimited by the dentin, and having formative, nutritive, sensory, and protective functions. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992)
Dental Pulps,Pulp, Dental,Pulps, Dental
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Gangrene
Death and putrefaction of tissue usually due to a loss of blood supply.
Gangrenes
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Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
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Tooth
One of a set of bone-like structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing.
Teeth
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Tooth Extraction
The surgical removal of a tooth. (Dorland, 28th ed)