1. Plural of pyorrhea; a disease of the gums and tooth sockets characterized by inflammation, bleeding, and eventual tooth loss.
Usage: Medical/dental term; Also spelled 'pyorrheas' or 'pyorrhoea' (British variant); Now often called periodontitis in modern dental practice

Examples

• The dentist diagnosed multiple cases of pyorrhoeas in patients with poor oral hygiene.
• Untreated pyorrhoeas can lead to tooth loss if not managed properly.
• Modern dentistry has largely replaced the term pyorrhoeas with periodontitis.
• Smoking is a significant risk factor for developing pyorrhoeas.
• The patient's pyorrhoeas required intensive periodontal treatment.