Periodontitis Definition

perēōdäntītis
noun
Any inflammation of the periodontal tissue.
Webster's New World

(periodontology) Any of a number of inflammatory diseases affecting the periodontium"”the tissues that surround and support the teeth.

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Synonyms:
  • periodontal disease

Origin of Periodontitis

  • From Ancient Greek περί (peri, “around") + ὀδούς (odous, “a tooth") + -itis.

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