pyorrhea

Meanings

Plural: pyorrheas

Noun

discharge of pus
chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets
An inflammation of the gums in which the teeth become loose; chronic periodontitis.
A discharge of pus.

Origin / Etymology

From pyo- (“pus”) + -rrhea (“flow”).

Synonyms

pyorrhea alveolaris, pyorrhoea, Riggs' disease

Scrabble Score: 16

pyorrhea is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pyorrhea is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pyorrhea is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

pyorrhea is a valid Words With Friends word