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py·or·rhe·a [or] py·or·rhoe·a
 pyorrhea [or] pyorrhoea
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- pronunciation:
- paI
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a disorder marked by inflamed gums, formation of pus, and sometimes loose teeth.
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| definition 2: |
any formation and release of pus.
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| derivations: |
pyorrheal (pyorrhoeal) (adj.), pyorrheic (pyorrhoeic) (adj.) |
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