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pyorrhea

(pī′ə rē′ə)

noun

a discharge of pus
pyorrhea alveolaris

Origin: ModL: see pyo- & -rrhea

Related Forms:

pyorrheal adjective or pyorrhoeal

See pyorrhea in American Heritage Dictionary 4

or py·or·rhoe·a

noun

Purulent inflammation of the gums and tooth sockets, often leading to loosening of the teeth.
A discharge of pus.

Related Forms:

pyˌor·rheˈal adjective

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