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Discharge of pus
Answer for the clue "Discharge of pus ", 8 letters:
pyorrhea
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. discharge of pus [syn: pyorrhoea ] chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets [syn: pyorrhoea , pyorrhea alveolaris , Riggs' disease ]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 An inflammation of the gums in which the teeth become loose; chronic periodontitis 2 A discharge of pus
Usage examples of pyorrhea.
Massage of the gums may prove helpful, if gently applied, though in a serious case of pyorrhea a fasting and general blood-purifying regimen is advisable.
You live in the constant stink of your own fear, waiting for the next major catastrophe: pyorrhea, an eviction notice, whatever.