apical
adjective/ˈeɪpɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #14,698 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to or situated at the apex (tip or top) of something.
Example sentence
The surgeon carefully removed the apical portion of the tooth's root during the procedure.
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