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Splenic pulp
The sponge like vascular and connective tissue of the spleen.
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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.
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Putrescent pulp
Dead pulp that has a foul odor because of the action of anaerobic bacteria.
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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.
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Exposed pulp
Pulp that, due to disease, is exposed to the air and saliva in the mouth.
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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.
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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.
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Devitalized pulp
A dead or necrotic dental pulp as indicated by a vitalometer used for pulp testing.
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Coronal pulp
The portion of dental pulp in the crown of the pulp cavity.
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Pulmotor
An apparatus for inducing artificial respiration by forcing air or oxygen into the lungs.
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