gomphiasis

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek γομφίος (gomphíos, “molar”) (from γόμφος (gómphos, “peg”)) + -iasis

Noun

gomphiasis (uncountable)

1. (medicine, obsolete) A disease of the teeth that causes them to loosen and fall out of their sockets.
   • 1908, Isaac Norman Broomell, editor, Practical Dentistry, by Practical Dentists, page 486:

     In gomphiasis, the loosened round teeth of advanced age, the osseous tissue is involved, and it is absolutely imperative that the teeth in their bony sockets be given immobility or rest […]