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pyorrhea alveolaris

pyorrhea alveolaris

9.9
A severe gum infection that makes pus and loosens teeth
  • noun
  • /ˌpaɪəˈriːə ælˈviːələrɪs/
  • Archaic
translation icon : piorrea alveolar
  • Symptoms of pyorrhea alveolaris include persistent bad breath, bleeding gums, and loosening of the teeth.

Examples

  • The dentist diagnosed him with pyorrhea alveolaris after noticing severe gum inflammation and pus.

  • Poor dental hygiene can contribute to the development of pyorrhea alveolaris, which may require intensive treatment.

  • The dentist diagnosed her with pyorrhea alveolaris.

  • He suffered from pyorrhea alveolaris for several years.

  • Symptoms of pyorrhea alveolaris include persistent bad breath, bleeding gums, and loosening of the teeth.

  • The dentist diagnosed him with pyorrhea alveolaris after noticing severe gum inflammation and pus.

  • Poor dental hygiene can contribute to the development of pyorrhea alveolaris, which may require intensive treatment.

Synonyms

pyorrhea
vspyorrhea alveolaris
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A serious gum disease that makes pus come from the gums and can loosen teeth

specifies a deeper, chronic socket inflammation with pus and tooth loss
Riggs' disease
vspyorrhea alveolaris
  • Archaic
8.9

A long-lasting gum disease that makes teeth loose and may cause tooth loss

is the modern term rather than the older historical name

How Severe

pyorrhea alveolaris
  • Archaic
9.9
alveolitis
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

pyorrhea alveolaris singular
pyorrhea alveolarises plural

Morphology

pyorrhea + alveolaris

The compound literally combines 'pyorrhea' (gum disease) with the Latin adjective 'alveolaris' (relating to the alveoli or tooth sockets), so the meaning 'pyorrhea of the tooth sockets' is compositionally derivable. However, the form is highly technical/Latinized and not a standard everyday English construction, so a typical B1 learner—even if they know the stems—may not reliably interpret 'alveolaris' without medical knowledge or exposure.

Etymology

Pyorrhea alveolaris comes from two parts: pyorrhea meaning 'flow of pus' and alveolaris meaning 'tooth sockets'. So, it names a serious gum infection where pus forms around the tooth sockets and can make teeth loose or fall out.