0
"Gingiva" is the medical name for what we call our gums. "itis" is a suffix in medical lingo that means "inflammation". Hence: "Gingivitis - inflammation of the gums".
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What does the greek suffix itis mean in the word gingivitis?
The Greek suffix "itis" means inflammation. Therefore, gingivitis refers to the inflammation of the gums.
What is the history behind the word whatever?
What is a word of Gothic origin.-ever is an English suffix.
What does the word history mean?
over and done with: past issues:putting behind
Does gingivitis cause trichomoniasis?
No, gingivitis does not cause trichomoniasis.
What is gengive?
Gingiva is the plural word for the Italian word gingiva. It means the gum or gingiva. Gingivitis is a common word that mean inflammation of the gums.
If you have gingivitis what part of your body has an inflammation?
Gingivitis is an an inflammation of the gingivae - the gums.
Who gets Desquamative gingivitis?
Desquamative gingivitis occurs mainly in postmenopausal women
Does bacteria cause gingivitis and if it does which type of bacteria can cause gingivitis?
gram - anaerobes
Is gum disease and gingivitis related?
Gingivitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the gums. Gingivitis is a common finding in many types of gum disease.
Where can one find information about the word cowl?
The best place to go to find out anything on the meaning of a word is a dictionary. For uses of the word and the history behind it, an encyclopedia is best.
Is Gingivitis related to leukemia?
Gingivitis is also one of the early signs of leukemia in some children
What is the history behind Colorado?
WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF COLORADO...???
