PERIODONTOCLASIA


Meaning of PERIODONTOCLASIA in English

-_ōˌdäntəˈklāzh(ē)ə noun

( -s )

Etymology: New Latin, from periodontium + -o- + -clasia

: inflammatory and degenerative disease of the periodontal tissues characterized by resorption of alveolar bone with consequent loosening of the teeth and often with shrinking of the gums

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