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PERIODONTIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Of or relating to or involving or practicing periodontics

Example:

periodontal disease

Synonyms:

periodontal; periodontic

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

periodontics (the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth)

Derivation:

periodontics (the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth)

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