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periodontitis

The correct spelling is periodontitis.

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noun

Say it like: Per-iod-ont-iti-s

The correct spelling is periodontitis. (periodontology) Any of a number of inflammatory diseases affecting the periodontium (the tissues that surround and support the teeth).

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  1. 1.(periodontology) Any of a number of inflammatory diseases affecting the periodontium (the tissues that surround and support the teeth).

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