Periodontitis

Origin

From Ancient Greek περί ("around") + ὀδούς ("a tooth") + -itis.

Full definition of periodontitis

Noun

1. (periodontology) Any of a number of inflammatory diseases affecting the periodontium—the tissues that surround and support the teeth.

Related terms

• periodontal
• periodontics
• periodontist
• periodontium
• periodontology