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pyorrhoea

/ˌpaɪ.əˈriː.ə/

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noun

/ˌpaɪ.əˈriː.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся выделением гноя, в частности относящееся к хроническому периодонтиту с гнойным воспалением зубных лунок.

A medical condition characterized by the discharge of pus, specifically referring to chronic periodontitis involving purulent inflammation of the tooth sockets.

uncountable

  1. C1formalmedical

    A medical condition characterized by the discharge of pus, often from the gums or other tissues.

    ruГноетечение

    • The dentist diagnosed the patient with pyorrhoea after noticing pus discharge.
    • Pyorrhoea can lead to tooth loss if left untreated.
    • Regular brushing helps prevent the development of pyorrhoea.

    Synonymspurulencesuppuration

  2. Chronic periodontitisC1formalmedical

    A severe form of gum disease involving purulent inflammation of the tooth sockets and surrounding tissues.

    ruХронический пародонтит

    • Chronic pyorrhoea requires professional dental cleaning and antibiotics.
    • The patient's pyorrhoea had advanced, causing significant gum recession.
    • Pyorrhoea is often associated with poor oral hygiene and smoking.

    Synonymsperiodontal diseaseperiodontitis

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  • pyorrhoeas' possessive plural form
  • pyorrhoea's possessive singular form