periodontitis
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek περί (perí, “around”) + ὀδούς (odoús, “a tooth”) + -itis.
Noun
periodontitis (uncountable)
- (periodontology) Any of a number of inflammatory diseases affecting the periodontium—the tissues that surround and support the teeth.
Related terms
Translations
disease of periodontium
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Further reading
- periodontitis in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
- periodontitis at OneLook Dictionary Search
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