periodontal

/piriɑˈdɑntəl/

/piriɒˈdɒntəl/

Definitions of periodontal
  1. adjective
    of or relating to or involving or practicing periodontics
    “periodontal disease”
    synonyms: periodontic
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Body Language: Dent, Dont ("Tooth")

Sink your teeth into this list of words that derive from the Latin word dens and the Greek word odon, both meaning "tooth." Want to dissect more English words related to anatomy? Here are links to our complete set of Body Language lists: Corp ("Body") / Capit, Capt ("Head") / Or, Os ("Mouth") / Dent, Dont ("Teeth") / Gastr, Gastro ("Stomach") / Neur ("Nerve") / Man ("Hand") / Ped, Pod ("Foot") / Derm ("Skin") / Carn ("Flesh") / Os, Osteo ("Bone") / Cor, Cord, Cardio ("Heart") / Psych ("Mind")

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