Meaning of pyorrhea in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌpaɪəˈriə/

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1. Noun

   pyorrhea

   Etymology

   early 19th century: from Greek puo- (from puon‘pus’) + rhoia‘flux’ (from rhein‘to flow’)

   Definitions

   1. discharge of pus
2. 2. chronic periodontitis

   Examples

   • « purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets »