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- US Pronunciation
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- [pahy-uh-ree-uh]
- /ˌpaɪ əˈri ə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pahy-uh-ree-uh]
- /ˌpaɪ əˈri ə/
Definitions of pyorrhea word
- noun pyorrhea Pathology. a discharge of pus. 1
- noun pyorrhea Also called pyorrhea alveolaris [al-vee-uh-lar-is] /ælˌvi əˈlær ɪs/ (Show IPA), Riggs' disease. Dentistry. a chronic form of periodontitis occurring in various degrees of severity, characterized in its severe forms by the formation of pus in the pockets between the roots of the teeth and their surrounding tissues, and frequently accompanied by the loosening and subsequent loss of the teeth. 1
- noun pyorrhea a discharge of pus 0
- noun pyorrhea pyorrhea alveolaris 0
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Origin of pyorrhea
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1805-15; See origin at pyo-, -rhea
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Parts of speech for Pyorrhea
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pyorrhea popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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