EPULIS

Etymology

Noun

epulis (plural epulides)

(medicine) A hard tumour developed from the gums.

Anagrams

• pileus

Source: Wiktionary


E*pu"lis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)

Definition: A hard tumor developed from the gums.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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