pyorrhea
pyorrhea · pyorrheas
An inflammation of the gums in which the teeth become looseAn inflammation of the gums in which the teeth become loose; chronic periodontitis.
» I have pyorrhea.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)An inflammation of the gums in which the teeth become loose; chronic periodontitis.
chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets
(countable, uncountable)A discharge of pus.
discharge of pus
Examples
1 sentencesI have pyorrhea.
Translations
3 languagesForms
plural: pyorrheasSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets:pyorrhoeapyorrhea alveolarisRiggs-ap- disease
- discharge of pus:pyorrhoea
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable