periodontitis
1. [ noun ] (medicine,dentistry) a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth
Synonyms: periodontal_disease
Related terms: disease gingivitis alveolar_resorption ulatrophia pyorrhea
Similar spelling:   periodontist
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  periodontic
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  Priodontes
  Peridinium
  peridinian
  peritonitis