Meaning of pyorrhea in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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 »

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