gingivitis
Meaning
Inflammation of the gums or gingivae.
Synonyms
inflammation of the gums
gum inflammation
mouth diseases
paradontal diseases
parodontal disease
periodontal disease
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɪˈvaɪtəs/
Etymology
From gingiva + -itis.
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