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Periodontitis
Definition 1
An acute or chronic inflammatory process that affects the tissues that surround and support the teeth. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Inflammatory reaction of the tissues surrounding a tooth (periodontium), usually resulting from the extension of gingival inflammation (gingivitis) into the periodontium. (From Dorland, 27th ed) (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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