periodontopathogenic

English

Etymology

periodonto- +‎ pathogenic

Adjective

periodontopathogenic (not comparable)

  1. pathogenic to the supporting structures of teeth
    • 2015 November 19, “Black Tea Extract and Its Theaflavin Derivatives Inhibit the Growth of Periodontopathogens and Modulate Interleukin-8 and β-Defensin Secretion in Oral Epithelial Cells”, in PLOS ONE‎, DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0143158:
      Among the periodontopathogenic bacteria tested, Porphyromonas gingivalis was found to be highly susceptible to the black tea extract and theaflavins.
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