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periodontitis (n.)

"periodontal disorder," 1842; see periodontal + -itis "inflammation;" though in this case inflammation often is not a feature of the disease.

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Definitions of periodontitis from WordNet

periodontitis (n.)
a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth;
Synonyms: periodontal disease
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