PYORRHEA


Meaning of PYORRHEA in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ p ī - ə - ' r ē - ə

Function: noun

Etymology: New Latin

Date: 1878

: purulent inflammation of the sockets of the teeth leading usually to loosening of the teeth

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