pyorrhoea (n.)

  1. discharge of pus

    [ Syn: pyorrhea ]

  2. chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets

    [ Syn: pyorrhea , pyorrhea alveolaris , riggs disease ]

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