pyorrhoea
esp US pyorrhea
/ (ˌpaɪəˈrɪə) /
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noun
inflammation of the gums characterized by the discharge of pus and loosening of the teeth; periodontal disease
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Derived forms of pyorrhoea
pyorrhoeal, pyorrhoeic, esp US pyorrheal or pyorrheic, adjectiveWords nearby pyorrhoea
pyoid, pyonephritis, Pyongyang, pyophthalmia, pyorrhea, pyorrhoea, pyosis, pyothorax, pyoureter, pyr-, pyracantha
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