Definition of PYORRHOEA

pyorrhoea

Plural: pyorrhoeas

Noun

  • discharge of pus
  • chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets
  • Flowing or discharge of pus; periodontitis

Origin / Etymology

From pyo- + -rrhoea.

Synonyms

pyorrhea, pyorrhea alveolaris, Riggs' disease

Scrabble Score: 17

pyorrhoea: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
pyorrhoea: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
pyorrhoea: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

pyorrhoea: valid Words With Friends Word