adj
periodontal
Periodontal (adj) means surrounding a tooth.
adj
1
surrounding a tooth
2
Relating to the periodontium
3
Relating to periodontics
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek περί (perí, “around”) + ὀδούς (odoús, “a tooth”).
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What is the meaning of periodontal?
"periodontal" (adj) means surrounding a tooth.
What are the different meanings of periodontal?
"periodontal" has 3 main meanings: 1. surrounding a tooth; 2. Relating to the periodontium; 3. Relating to periodontics.