Periodontitis

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. Alveolar periostitis.
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  • noun. Any of a number of inflammatory diseases affecting the periodontium—the tissues that surround and support the teeth.
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  • noun. a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth
    • Word Usage
    "In more advanced phases, the disease is known as periodontitis."
    Hypernym
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    disease  
    Hyponym
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    Riggs' disease  alveolar resorption  gingivitis  pyorrhea  pyorrhea alveolaris  
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