English Explanatory Dictionary

pyorrhea

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

pyorrhea pyorrheas pyorrhoea

Etymology

From pyo- (“pus”) + -rrhea (“flow”).

Related words

diarrhea diarrhoea galactorrhea galactorrhoea gonorrhea gonorrhoea logorrhea logorrhoea

Derived words

pyorrheal pyorrheic
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