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gingiva

 
Dictionary: gin·gi·va   (jĭn'jə-və, jĭn-jī'-) pronunciation
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n., pl., -vae (-vē').
See gum2.

[Latin gingīva.]


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Dental Dictionary: gingival
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Pertaining to or in relation to the gingiva.

Medical Dictionary: gin·gi·va
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(jĭn'jə-və, jĭn-jī'-)
n., pl. -vae (-vē').

See gum2.

gin'gi·val (jĭn'jə-vəl, jĭn-jī'-) adj.
Veterinary Dictionary: gingiva
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Pl. gingivae [L.] the gum.

  • alveolar g. — the portion overlying the alveolar process and firmly attached to it.
  • areolar g. — the portion attached to the alveolar process by loose areolar connective tissue.
  • free g. — the portion that surrounds the tooth and is not directly attached to the tooth surface.
 
 

 

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