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pyorrhoea

/ˌpaɪ.əˈriː.ə/

Traduction: Affection médicale caractérisée par un écoulement de pus, notamment en rapport avec une parodontite chronique avec inflammation purulente des alvéoles dentaires.

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/ˌpaɪ.əˈriː.ə/C2formalmedical
  • frAffection médicale caractérisée par un écoulement de pus, notamment en rapport avec une parodontite chronique avec inflammation purulente des alvéoles dentaires.

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

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  1. C1formalmedical

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

    frPyorrhée

    • 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.

    Synonymespurulencesuppuration

  2. Chronic periodontitisC1formalmedical

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

    frParodontite chronique

    • 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.

    Synonymesperiodontal diseaseperiodontitis

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