pyorrhoea

py·or·rhe·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pahy-uh-ree-uh]
- /ˌpaɪ əˈri ə/
- /ˌpaɪə.ˈrɪə/

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

Definitions of pyorrhoea word

noun pyorrhoea Pathology. a discharge of pus. 1
noun pyorrhoea 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 pyorrhoea inflammation of the gums characterized by the discharge of pus and loosening of the teeth; periodontal disease 0

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Origin of pyorrhoea

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 Pyorrhoea

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exclamation

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pyorrhoea 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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