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- [per-ee-uh-don-shuh m, -shee-uh m]
- /ˌpɛr i əˈdɒn ʃəm, -ʃi əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [per-ee-uh-don-shuh m, -shee-uh m]
- /ˌpɛr i əˈdɒn ʃəm, -ʃi əm/
Definition of periodontium word
- noun plural periodontium the bone, connective tissue, and gum surrounding and supporting a tooth. 1
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Origin of periodontium
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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Parts of speech for Periodontium
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periodontium 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.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
periodontium usage trend in Literature
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