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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.

Synonyms

  • Pyorrhea

Hypernyms

  • Pathology

Meaning 2

Chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

  • Pyorrhea
  • Riggs' Disease
  • Pyorrhea Alveolaris

Hypernyms

  • Periodontal Disease

Hyponyms

  • Pericementoclasia
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