Pyorrhoea: meaning, definitions and examples

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pyorrhoea

 

[ paษชษ™หˆrษชษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dental condition

Pyorrhoea, also known as periodontitis, is a severe gum infection that damages the soft tissue and destroys the bone that supports your teeth. It's characterized by the formation of pockets of pus around the teeth and can lead to tooth loss if not treated. It commonly results from poor oral hygiene and can also be linked to systemic health issues.

Synonyms

gingivitis, gum disease, periodontitis.

Examples of usage

  • He was diagnosed with pyorrhoea after the dentist noticed inflammation.
  • Proper brushing and flossing can help prevent pyorrhoea.
  • The infection led to pyorrhoea, causing significant oral discomfort.
  • Regular dental check-ups can catch signs of pyorrhoea early.

Translations

Translations of the word "pyorrhoea" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น piorrea

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฏเฅ‹เคฐเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pyorrhรถ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pyorrhea

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ั€ะพั€ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pyorrhea

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญฏๅ‘จ็—… (ใ—ใ—ใ‚…ใ†ใณใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pyorrhรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ piorrea

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pyorrhea

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋†์–‘์„ฑ ์น˜์ฃผ์—ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชู‡ุงุจ ุฏูˆุงุนู… ุงู„ุฃุณู†ุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pyorrhea

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pyorrhea

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰™ๅ‘จ่„“่‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pyorrhea

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pyorrhea

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธั€ะพั€ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piorrea

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ piorrea

Etymology

The term 'pyorrhoea' originates from the Greek words 'pyon', meaning 'pus', and 'rhea', meaning 'flow'. It reflects the condition where pus flows from infected gums. The use of this term dates back to the early 19th century when medical professionals began to distinguish various forms of gum disease. Before the advent of modern dentistry, conditions like pyorrhoea were often misunderstood, and treatments were rudimentary at best. Advances in dental hygiene and understanding of periodontal diseases have allowed for more effective prevention and treatment strategies since then. Despite this progress, pyorrhoea remains a significant oral health issue, particularly for those who neglect their dental care. Awareness campaigns have increased knowledge about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene as a means to avoid such dental diseases.