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Definition of Pyorrhea
1. Noun. Discharge of pus.
2. Noun. Chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets.
Exact synonyms: Pyorrhea Alveolaris, Pyorrhoea, Riggs' Disease
Generic synonyms: Periodontal Disease, Periodontitis
Specialized synonyms: Pericementoclasia
Generic synonyms: Periodontal Disease, Periodontitis
Specialized synonyms: Pericementoclasia
Definition of Pyorrhea
1. Noun. An inflammation of the gums in which the teeth become loose; chronic periodontitis ¹
2. Noun. A discharge of pus ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pyorrhea
1. a discharge of pus [n -S]