chloropercha

noun

chlo·​ro·​per·​cha ˌklōr-ə-ˈpər-chə, ˌklȯr- How to pronounce chloropercha (audio)
: a solution of gutta-percha in chloroform used especially in dentistry (as for filling a root canal)

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“Chloropercha.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chloropercha. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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