Etymology

periodontitis

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Today it means: A serious form or stage of periodontal disease which may lead to loss of bone and falling out of teeth. Full definition →

Ancient Greek περί
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromπερί“around”
  2. English todayperiodontitis

From Ancient Greek περί (perí, “around”) + ὀδούς (odoús, “a tooth”) + -itis.

Words from the same roots

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