periodontitis

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Noun periodontitis has 1 sense

periodontal disease, periodontitis - a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth
--₁ is a kind of disease
--₁ has particulars:
pyorrhea, pyorrhoea, pyorrhea alveolaris, Riggs' disease; alveolar resorption; gingivitis; ulatrophia

Definitions from the Web

Periodontitis

Noun:

A serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and destroys the bone that supports your teeth.

Example sentence:

Periodontitis can lead to tooth loss if left untreated.

Adjective:

Relating to or affected by periodontitis.

Example sentence:

The patient suffered from severe periodontitis, requiring immediate treatment.

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