periodontitis
Meanings
noun
- A serious form or stage of periodontal disease which may lead to loss of bone and falling out of teeth.
Word forms
Etymology
From Ancient Greek περί (perí, “around”) + ὀδούς (odoús, “a tooth”) + -itis.
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