Pyorrhoea

Pronunciation

• IPA: /pʌɪəˈrɪə/

Alternative forms

• pyorrhÅ“a UK
• pyorrhea US

Origin

From Ancient Greek: πύον (pyon, "pus") in combination with ῤοια (roia, "flow”, “flux").

Full definition of pyorrhoea

Noun

1. Flowing or discharge of pus; periodontitis