Periodontopathogenic

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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

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"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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