"gomphiasis" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek γομφίος (gomphíos, “molar”) (from γόμφος (gómphos, “peg”)) + -iasis. Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|γομφίος||molar}} Ancient Greek γομφίος (gomphíos, “molar”), {{af|en|-iasis}} -iasis Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gomphiasis (uncountable)
  1. (medicine, obsolete) A disease of the teeth that causes them to loosen and fall out of their sockets. Tags: obsolete, uncountable Categories (topical): Medicine
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