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单词 pyorrhoea
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Definition of pyorrhoea in English:

pyorrhoea

(US pyorrhea)
noun ˌpʌɪəˈriːəˌpaɪəˈriə
  • another term for periodontitis
    Example sentencesExamples
    • In the past periodontal disease was known as pyorrhoea.
    • One patient with a history of bowel irregularity was suffering from pyorrhea.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Greek puo- (from puon 'pus') + rhoia 'flux' (from rhein 'to flow').

 
 

Definition of pyorrhea in US English:

pyorrhea

(also pyorrhea alveolaris) (British pyorrhoea)
nounˌpīəˈrēəˌpaɪəˈriə
  • another term for periodontitis
    Example sentencesExamples
    • In the past periodontal disease was known as pyorrhoea.
    • One patient with a history of bowel irregularity was suffering from pyorrhea.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Greek puo- (from puon ‘pus’) + rhoia ‘flux’ (from rhein ‘to flow’).

 
 
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