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canal

[kuh-nal] / kəˈnæl /


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Root canal treatment works by removing infected tissue inside the tooth and sealing the area to prevent bacteria and toxins from spreading into surrounding tissues.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Daily transits rose 24% to an average of 39 daily crossings in April from 34 in January, canal authorities said.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

It is one thing to imagine root canal surgery at the dentist.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Sound travels normally through the ear canal, eardrum, and into the fluid-filled inner ear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

He sliced the boat through the dark-green water, maneuvering into a quiet canal on the East Side.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat




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