pyorrhoea

See also: pyorrhœa

English

Alternative forms

pyorrhœa (UK)
pyorrhea (US)

Etymology

From Ancient Greek: πύον (púon, “pus”) in combination with ῥοία (rhoía, “flow, flux”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /pʌɪəˈɹɪə/

Noun

pyorrhoea (plural pyorrhoeas)

Flowing or discharge of pus; periodontitis

Translations

pyorrhea — see pyorrhea

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