Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Splenic pulp

    The sponge like vascular and connective tissue of the spleen.  

  • Red pulp

    The portion of splenic pulp consisting of vascular sinuses through which blood flows. The sinuses are separated by pulp cords, made up of loosely connected macrophages that phagocytize foreign antigens and old or damaged red blood cells.  

  • Putrescent pulp

    Dead pulp that has a foul odor because of the action of anaerobic bacteria.  

  • Pulp extirpation

    The complete removal of the pulp tissue from the pulp chamber and root canal, irrespective of the state of health of the pulp.  

  • Exposed pulp

    Pulp that, due to disease, is exposed to the air and saliva in the mouth.  

  • Enamel pulp

    Cells forming a stellate reticulum lying between outer and inner layers of the enamel organ of a tooth. The gel-like cells situated between the exterior and interior enamel layers of a tooth’s enamel organ.  

  • Digital pulp

    The elastic, soft prominence on the palmar or plantar surface of the last phalanx of a finger or toe. The tender, flexible tip found at the end of a finger or toe.  

  • Devitalized pulp

    A dead or necrotic dental pulp as indicated by a vitalometer used for pulp testing.  

  • Coronal pulp

    The portion of dental pulp in the crown of the pulp cavity.  

  • Pulmotor

    An apparatus for inducing artificial respiration by forcing air or oxygen into the lungs.  

Got any book recommendations?