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periodontaalinen

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Finnish

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Etymology

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Internationalism (see English periodontal). Has the derivational suffix +‎ -inen.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈperiˌodontɑːlinen/, [ˈpe̞riˌo̞do̞n̪ˌt̪ɑ̝ːline̞n]
  • Rhymes: -ɑːlinen
  • Hyphenation(key): peri‧odon‧taa‧li‧nen, pe‧rio‧don‧taa‧li‧nen

Adjective

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periodontaalinen (not comparable)

  1. (dentistry) periodontal (surrounding a tooth)
  2. (dentistry) periodontal (relating to the periodontium)

Declension

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Possessive forms of periodontaalinen (Kotus type 38/nainen, no gradation)
Rare. Only used with substantive adjectives.

Derived terms

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  • periodontaalinen sairaus (periodontal disease)

See also

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