pyorrhoea
py-or-rhoe-a
noun
A severe gum disease causing inflammation, pus discharge, and eventual tooth loosening.
"Untreated pyorrhoea can lead to tooth loss."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: pyorrhea, pyorrhea alveolaris, Riggs' disease
py-or-rhoe-a
A severe gum disease causing inflammation, pus discharge, and eventual tooth loosening.
"Untreated pyorrhoea can lead to tooth loss."
Synonyms: pyorrhea, pyorrhea alveolaris, Riggs' disease