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pyorrhea

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As a noun, pyorrhea means an inflammation of the gums in which the teeth become loose.

Meanings of pyorrhea

2 meanings

noun

  1. An inflammation of the gums in which the teeth become loose; chronic periodontitis.

  2. A discharge of pus.

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Synonyms by meaning

noun: discharge of pus
pyorrhoea
noun: chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth…
pyorrhoeapyorrhea alveolarisRiggs' disease

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