Associations to the word «Gingiva»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

GINGIVA, noun. The tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth.

Wise words

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