Difference between Pyorrhea and Pyorrhoea

What is the difference between Pyorrhea and Pyorrhoea?

Pyorrhea as a noun is an inflammation of the gums in which the teeth become loose; chronic periodontitis while Pyorrhoea as a noun is a flowing or discharge of pus; periodontitis

Pyorrhea

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An inflammation of the gums in which the teeth become loose; chronic periodontitis A discharge of pus

Pyorrhoea

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a flowing or discharge of pus; periodontitis

We hope you now know whether to use Pyorrhea or Pyorrhoea in your sentence.

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