periapical granuloma

per·i·ap·i·cal gran·u·lo·ma

a proliferation of granulation tissue surrounding the apex of a nonvital tooth and arising in response to pulpal necrosis. Synonym(s): apical granuloma, dental granuloma, root end granuloma

per·i·ap·i·cal gran·u·lo·ma

(per'ē-ap'i-kăl gran'yū-lō'mă) A proliferation of granulation tissue surrounding the apex of a nonvital tooth and arising in response to pulpal necrosis.
Synonym(s): apical granuloma, dental granuloma.

per·i·ap·i·cal gran·u·lo·ma

(per'ē-ap'i-kăl gran'yū-lō'mă) Slowly proliferating chronic inflammatory tissue enclosed within a fibrous capsule continuous with periodontal ligament at tooth apex. Often results from necrotic pulp.
Synonym(s): apical granuloma, dental granuloma, root end granuloma.