Periodontitis

Also called Gum disease

DentistryImportant

Serious bacterial infection of the gums and supporting bone caused by plaque accumulation, and a leading cause of tooth loss in adults.

Korean

치주염(풍치)

치주 조직의 심각한 세균 감염; 발치의 주요 원인.

Parodontite

Infection grave des gencives et de l'os par des bactéries de la plaque dentaire ; principale cause de perte dentaire.

peri-Prefix(Greek: peri-) Around, surrounding; (Latin: circum-) Around, encircling
odont/oRootTooth
-itisSuffix(Greek) Inflammation