adj
periodontal
Periodontal (adj) means Around a tooth.
adj
1
Around a tooth.
2
(anatomy) To do with the tissues that surround and support a tooth.
3
To do with the branch of dentistry that treats the gums and tissues around the teeth.
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Etymology
Came from Ancient Greek περί (perí, “around”) combined with ὀδούς (odoús, “a tooth”).
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periodontic
Rhymes for periodontal
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What is the meaning of periodontal?
"periodontal" (adj) means around a tooth.
What is another word for periodontal?
Other words for "periodontal" include periodontic.
What are the different meanings of periodontal?
"periodontal" has 3 main meanings: 1. Around a tooth; 2. (anatomy) To do with the tissues that surround and support a tooth; 3. To do with the branch of dentistry that treats the gums and tissues around the teeth.
