Pyorrhea Definition

pīə-rēə
noun
Purulent inflammation of the gums and tooth sockets, often leading to loosening of the teeth.
American Heritage Medicine
A discharge of pus.
Webster's New World
Webster's New World
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Noun

Singular:
pyorrhea
Plural:
pyorrheas

Origin of Pyorrhea

  • pyo- (“pus") + -rrhea (“flow").

    From Wiktionary

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