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pyorrhea

noun

No English definition recorded for this entry.

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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English pyo- English -rrhea English pyorrhea From pyo- (“pus”) + -rrhea (“flow”).

  1. An inflammation of the gums in which the teeth become loose; chronic periodontitis.
  2. A discharge of pus.