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pyorrhea

n. 1 An inflammation of the gums in which the teeth become loose; chronic periodontitis 2 A discharge of pus

WordNet
pyorrhea
  1. n. discharge of pus [syn: pyorrhoea]

  2. chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets [syn: pyorrhoea, pyorrhea alveolaris, Riggs' disease]

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.