Definitions for periodontia
periodontia
per·i·o·don·tium
Spelling: [per-ee-uh-don-shuh m, -shee-uh m]
IPA: /ˌpɛr i əˈdɒn ʃəm, -ʃi əm/
Periodontia is a 11 letter English word.
You can make 1003 anagrams from letters in periodontia (adeiinooprt).
Definitions for periodontia
noun
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the bone, connective tissue, and gum surrounding and supporting a tooth.
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the branch of dentistry dealing with the study and treatment of diseases of the periodontium.
Origin of periodontia
From New Latin, dating back to 1955-60; See origin at peri-, -odont, -ium