'Gomphiasis' definitions:

Definition of 'Gomphiasis'

From: GCIDE

Gomphiasis \Gom*phi"a*sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? toothache or gnashing of teeth, fr. ? a grinder tooth, from ? a bolt.] (Med.) A disease of the teeth, which causes them to loosen and fall out of their sockets. [Archaic] [1913 Webster]