dry socket

Noun

Meaning

inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

alveolitis adenitis pancreatitis diverticulitis tendinitis alveolitis are also considered

Hypernyms

inflammation redness rubor

Examples

A dry socket is a potential complication that can occur when a blood clot in the gums becomes dislodged after a tooth extraction. Source: Internet

Nerve damage is far less common than dry socket, occurring in less than 1 percent of surgeries. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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