Gomphiasis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gomphiasis is a noun meaning (medicine, obsolete) A disease of the teeth that causes them to loosen and fall out of their sockets.
Meaning
(medicine, obsolete) A disease of the teeth that causes them to loosen and fall out of their sockets.
Example Sentences
In gomphiasis, the loosened round teeth of advanced age, the osseous tissue is involved, and it is absolutely imperative that the teeth in their bony sockets be given immobility or rest[…]
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include agomphiasis, agomphosis, pyorrhea, gnathostomosis, odontomalacia, dysodontiasis.
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