Periodontopathogenic
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 pathogenic to the supporting structures of teeth not-comparable
"Among the periodontopathogenic bacteria tested, Porphyromonas gingivalis was found to be highly susceptible to the black tea extract and theaflavins."
Example
More examples"Among the periodontopathogenic bacteria tested, Porphyromonas gingivalis was found to be highly susceptible to the black tea extract and theaflavins."
Etymology
From periodonto- + pathogenic.
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