per·i·o·don·tal (p r  - -d n tl)adj. 1. Surrounding or encasing a tooth: a periodontal ligament. 2. Relating to or affecting tissue and structures surrounding and supporting the teeth. per i·o·dontal·ly adv. |
periodontal [ˌpɛrɪəˈdɒntəl]
adj
(Medicine / Dentistry) of, denoting, or affecting the gums and other tissues surrounding the teeth periodontal disease
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | periodontal - of or relating to or involving or practicing periodontics; "periodontal disease" |
Translations
periodontal [perɪˈdɒntl] ADJ → periodontal
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