GINGIVA

gingiva, gum

(noun) the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

gingiva (plural gingivae)

(anatomy) The gum, consisting of the tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth and covering the jawbone.

Source: Wiktionary



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