riggs' disease

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Noun riggs' disease has 1 sense

pyorrhea, pyorrhoea, pyorrhea alveolaris, Riggs' disease - chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets
--₁ is a kind of periodontal disease, periodontitis
--₁ has particulars: pericementoclasia

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Riggs Disease

Definition:

Riggs Disease, also known as pyorrhea or periodontitis, is a progressive gum infection that affects the supporting structures of the teeth, leading to tooth loss if left untreated.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A serious gum infection characterized by inflammation, destruction of gum tissue, and progressive bone loss.

Example sentence: My dentist warned me that if I don't address my Riggs disease, I might lose some teeth.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Describing anything related to or associated with Riggs disease.

Example sentence: The patient had Riggs disease symptoms, such as swollen and bleeding gums.

Sense 3:

Noun: A derogatory term sometimes used colloquially to mock someone with poor oral hygiene.

Example sentence: Hey buddy, brush your teeth regularly! Don't want to end up with Riggs disease, do you?