periodontology
Look at other dictionaries:
Periodontology — Periodontology, or Periodontics, is the branch of dentistry which studies supporting structures of teeth, and diseases and conditions that affect them. The supporting tissues are known as the periodontium, which includes the gingiva (gums),… … Wikipedia
periodontology — [per΄ē ō däntäl′ə jē] n. the study of periodontal disease, tissue, etc … English World dictionary
periodontology — noun Date: 1914 periodontics … New Collegiate Dictionary
periodontology — /per ee oh don tol euh jee/, n. periodontics. [1910 15; PERIODONT(IA) + O + LOGY] * * * … Universalium
periodontology — peri·odon·tol·o·gy .dän täl ə jē n, pl gies PERIODONTICS * * * n. the branch of dentistry concerned with the tissues that support and attach the teeth and the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease. * * * peri·odon·tol·o·gy (per″e… … Medical dictionary
periodontology — [ˌpɛrɪədɒn tɒlədʒi] noun another term for periodontics … English new terms dictionary
periodontology — peri·odon·tol·o·gy … English syllables
periodontology — n. the branch of dentistry concerned with the tissues that support and attach the teeth and the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease … The new mediacal dictionary
periodontology — per•i•o•don•tol•o•gy [[t]ˌpɛr i oʊ dɒnˈtɒl ə dʒi[/t]] n. den periodontics • Etymology: 1910–15 … From formal English to slang
periodontology — n. = PERIODONTICS … Useful english dictionary
