pulpalgia

/ˌpʌlpˈældʒiə/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of toothache or dental pain caused by inflammation of the pulp of a tooth

“After experiencing severe pulpalgia, the dentist had to perform a root canal to alleviate the patient’s pain.”

2. adjective

relating to or denoting pulpalgia

“The dentist diagnosed the patient with pulpalgic symptoms and recommended further treatment.”

Synonyms

  • dental pain
  • toothache

Antonyms

  • dental comfort
  • toothache relief