pyorrhea-alveolaris

py·or·rhe·a

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahy-uh-ree-uh]
- /ˌpaɪ əˈri ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahy-uh-ree-uh]
- /ˌpaɪ əˈri ə/

Definitions of pyorrhea-alveolaris word

noun pyorrhea-alveolaris Pathology. a discharge of pus. 1
noun pyorrhea-alveolaris 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

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Origin of pyorrhea-alveolaris

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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pyorrhea-alveolaris 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.

According to our data about 56% 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.

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