periodontia

per·i·o·don·tium

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [per-ee-uh-don-shuh m, -shee-uh m]
- /ˌpɛr i əˈdɒn ʃəm, -ʃi əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [per-ee-uh-don-shuh m, -shee-uh m]
- /ˌpɛr i əˈdɒn ʃəm, -ʃi əm/

Definitions of periodontia word

noun plural periodontia the bone, connective tissue, and gum surrounding and supporting a tooth. 1
noun periodontia the branch of dentistry dealing with the study and treatment of diseases of the periodontium. 1

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Origin of periodontia

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1955-60; See origin at peri-, -odont, -ium

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periodontia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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