The word "odontobothritis" (pronounced /ɒdɒntoʊboʊˈθraɪtɪs/) is a mouthful to say and spell. Breaking it down, "odonto-" refers to teeth, "-bo-" refers to the oral cavity, and "-thritis" is inflammation of a joint. So, "odontobothritis" can be understood as inflammation of the joint located in the oral cavity where the teeth meet the jawbone. Although it's a rare condition, understanding its spelling and pronunciation can be helpful for anyone working in the dental or medical fields.
Inflammation of the tooth-sockets, or alveoli.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.