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, adjective

Words nearby pyorrhoea

pyoid, pyonephritis, Pyongyang, pyophthalmia, pyorrhea, pyorrhoea, pyosis, pyothorax, pyoureter, pyr-, pyracantha

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