pyorrhea

English

Alternative forms

pyorrhoea

Etymology

From pyo- (“pus”) +‎ -rrhea (“flow”).

Noun

pyorrhea (countable and uncountable, plural pyorrheas)

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

Related terms

Translations

chronic periodontitis

French: pyorrhée (fr) f
Greek: πυόρροια (el) f (pyórroia)

Navajo: wótsíní
Tagalog: maganggilagid

discharge of pus

French: pyorrhée (fr) f
Greek: πυόρροια (el) f (pyórroia)

Polish: ropotok m

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