periodontal disease
Noun
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A disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth (synset 114104104)
is a type of: disease - an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioningsubtypes:
- pyorrhea, pyorrhea alveolaris, pyorrhoea, riggs' disease - chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets
- alveolar resorption - wasting of the bony socket
- gingivitis - inflammation of the gums
- ulatrophia - recession of the gums
same as: periodontitis
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