gingivectomy

[ jin-juh-vek-tuh-mee ]

noun

, Dentistry.

, plural gin·gi·vec·to·mies.

1. surgical removal of gum tissue.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gingivectomy¹

gingiv(a) + -ectomy

Example Sentences

Fifteen years ago, she had a gingivectomy, an operation to remove some of the extra gum tissue.

From New York Times