periodontitis

(ˌpɛrɪədɒnˈtaɪtɪs)

(Dentistry) dentistry the inflammation of periodontal tissue

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per•i•o•don•ti•tis

(ˌpɛr i oʊ dɒnˈtaɪ tɪs)

n.

1. inflammatory disease of the periodontium.

2. pyorrhea (def. 2).

[1870–75]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

periodontitis - a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth

periodontal disease

pyorrhea alveolaris, Riggs' disease, pyorrhea, pyorrhoea - chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets

alveolar resorption - wasting of the bony socket

gingivitis - inflammation of the gums

ulatrophia - recession of the gums

Translations

paradentóza

periodontitis

n → Wurzelhautentzündung f

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