Pyorrhoea (Noun)
Meaning 1
Discharge of pus.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The dentist diagnosed the patient with pyorrhoea, a serious gum disease characterized by the discharge of pus between the teeth and gum margins.
- The patient's mouth was filled with the foul smell of pyorrhoea, a sign of the advanced stage of the gum disease.
- If left untreated, pyorrhoea can lead to the destruction of the underlying bone and tissue, resulting in loose teeth.
- The symptoms of pyorrhoea include red, swollen, and bleeding gums, accompanied by a foul-tasting discharge of pus.
- Pyorrhoea is often caused by poor oral hygiene and can be treated with a combination of antibiotics and professional dental cleaning.
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Meaning 2
Chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.