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pyorrhea alveolaris definition

pyorrhea al·veo·la·ris (al vē′ə ler′is)

a chronic periodontitis of the gums and tooth sockets, characterized by the formation of pus and, usually, by loosening of the teeth

Etymology: see alveolus

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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