gingiva
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈdʒɪndʒɪvə/, /dʒɪnˈdʒaɪvə/
Noun

gingiva (plural gingivae)

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



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