gingivitis

Meaning

Inflammation of the gums or gingivae.

Synonyms

inflammation of the gums

gum inflammation

mouth diseases

paradontal diseases

parodontal disease

periodontal disease

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɪˈvaɪtəs/
Etymology

From gingiva + -itis.

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