PYORRHOEA


Meaning of PYORRHOEA in English

n. (US pyorrhea) 1 a disease of periodontal tissue causing shrinkage of the gums and loosening of the teeth. 2 any discharge of pus.

[ Gk puo- f. puon pus + rhoia flux f. rheo flow ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.