pyorrhea

noun — 2 senses

noun

Etymology From pyo- (“pus”) + -rrhea (“flow”).

An inflammation of the gums in which the teeth become loose; chronic periodontitis.

A discharge of pus.

Derived terms: pyorrheal, pyorrheic
Related terms: diarrhea, diarrhoea, galactorrhea, galactorrhoea, gonorrhea, gonorrhoea, logorrhea, logorrhoea

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