pyorrhea

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun discharge of pus
  2. noun chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets

Etymology

From pyo- (“pus”) + -rrhea (“flow”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

pyorrhoea

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