- pyorrhoeal
- pyorrhoeˈal or pyorrhoeˈic adjective• • •Main Entry: ↑pyoid
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
pyorrhoeal
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pyorrhoea — /paɪəˈriə/ (say puyuh reeuh) noun a disease characterised in its severe form by the formation of pus in the pockets between the root of the tooth and its surrounding tissues, often resulting in the loss of the tooth; Riggs disease. Also, pyorrhea …
pyorrhea — or pyorrhoea [pī΄ə rē′ə] n. [ModL: see PYO & RRHEA] 1. a discharge of pus 2. short for PYORRHEA ALVEOLARIS pyorrheal adj. pyorrhoeal … English World dictionary
