piorrea

Definitions of piorrea
  1. noun
    chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets
    synonyms: piorrea alveolar
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    type of:
    periodontitis
    a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth
  2. noun
    discharge of pus
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    type of:
    patología
    any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
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