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gingivitis

American  
[jin-juh-vahy-tis] / ˌdʒɪn dʒəˈvaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

  1. inflammation of the gums.

gingivitis British  
/ ˌdʒɪndʒɪˈvaɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of the gums

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gingivitis Scientific  
/ jĭn′jə-vī′tĭs /

  1. Inflammation of the gums, characterized by redness and swelling.

Etymology

Origin of gingivitis

From New Latin, dating back to 1870–75; gingiva, -itis

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