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furcationThe anatomic area of a multirooted tooth where the roots diverge.
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furcation1640s, noun of action or state from stem of Medieval Latin furcatus (see furcate (adj.)).
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furcation(n) the place where something divides into branches
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furcationthe back teeth have more than one root. The furcation is the point where the tooth diverges into separate roots. This area can be especially difficult to keep clean and healthy if bone loss exposes this area to the oral cavity.
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