Usually means: Inflammation around a partially erupted tooth.
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  1. pericoronitis: Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary
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  3. Pericoronitis: Merck Manuals
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▸ noun:  (dentistry) An acute infection causing swelling or inflammation of gums and surrounding soft tissues of a partially erupted tooth.

Similar:
operculitis, infraocclusion, osteoperiostitis, coronectomy, panaritium, coronion, dry socket, canaliculitis, odontotomy, operculum, more...

Opposite:
healthy gums, non-inflamed gums, non-infected gums

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Similar:
operculitis, infraocclusion, osteoperiostitis, coronectomy, panaritium, coronion, dry socket, canaliculitis, odontotomy, operculum, more...

Opposite:
healthy gums, non-inflamed gums, non-infected gums



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