periodontitis

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Definition of periodontitis

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noun

(uncountable, usually)A serious form or stage of periodontal disease which may lead to loss of bone and falling out of teeth.

“An untreated gingivitis may lead to periodontitis, both forms of periodontal disease.”
“Schlein reports favorable results from the use of Besredka's antivirus in cases of ulcerous stomatitis, acute pulpitis and periodontitides.”

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From Ancient Greek περί (perí, “around”) + ὀδούς (odoús, “a tooth”) + -itis.

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