| 释义 |
peri·odon·to·cla·sia
\-_ōˌdäntəˈklāzh(ē)ə\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: New Latin, from periodontium + -o- + -clasia
: inflammatory and degenerative disease of the periodontal tissues characterized by resorption of alveolar bone with consequent loosening of the teeth and often with shrinking of the gums |