root fusion
[/ruːt ˈfjuːʒən/]
nounpl: root fusions
fusão radicular
1. A dental or endodontic condition where the roots of two or more teeth become joined or fused together, either developmentally or as a result of trauma or disease
The X-ray revealed root fusion between the two adjacent molars, which complicated the extraction procedure.
A radiografia revelou fusão radicular entre os dois molares adjacentes, o que complicou o procedimento de extração.
2. In botany, the anatomical union or joining of plant roots, either natural or induced
Root fusion in grafting techniques allows for better nutrient transfer between rootstock and scion.
A fusão radicular em técnicas de enxertia permite melhor transferência de nutrientes entre o porta-enxerto e a variedade.
Root fusion is primarily a technical term used in dental and botanical contexts. In Brazil and Portugal, dental professionals and botanists use 'fusão radicular' as the standard terminology. In clinical practice, root fusion may complicate dental procedures and requires specialized knowledge from endodontists or oral surgeons. The term is more commonly encountered in professional medical and scientific literature than in everyday conversation.
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