Crossword clues for pyorrhea
Wiktionary
pyorrhea
n. 1 An inflammation of the gums in which the teeth become loose; chronic periodontitis 2 A discharge of pus
WordNet
pyorrhea
n. discharge of pus [syn: pyorrhoea]
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.