DRY SOCKET
\dɹˈa͡ɪ sˈɒkɪt], \dɹˈaɪ sˈɒkɪt], \d_ɹ_ˈaɪ s_ˈɒ_k_ɪ_t]\
Definitions of DRY SOCKET
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inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form
By Princeton University
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inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form
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A condition sometimes occurring after tooth extraction, particularly after traumatic extraction, resulting in a dry appearance of the exposed bone in the socket, due to disintegration or loss of the blood clot. It is basically a focal osteomyelitis without suppuration and is accompanied by severe pain (alveolalgia) and foul odor. (Dorland, 28th ed)
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