pyorrhœa

A form of pyorrhea — An inflammation of the gums in which the teeth become loose; chronic periodontitis.

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Meanings

nounpyorrhœa (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative spelling of pyorrhea.

    19th Century, Eugene S. Talbot: Interstitial Gingivitis, or so‐called Pyorrhœa Alveolaris.

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