Definition of PERIODONTAL

periodontal

Adjective

  • of or relating to or involving or practicing periodontics
    • "periodontal disease"

Adj

  • surrounding a tooth
  • Relating to the periodontium
  • Relating to periodontics

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek περί (perí, “around”) + ὀδούς (odoús, “a tooth”).

Synonyms

periodontic

Scrabble Score: 14

periodontal: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
periodontal: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
periodontal: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

periodontal is a valid Words With Friends word