gingiva

[ jin-jahy-vuh, jin-juh- ]

noun

, plural gin·gi·vae [jin-, jahy, -vee, jin, -j, uh, -vee].

1. gum ²( def 1 ).

gingiva

/ ˈdʒɪndʒɪvə; dʒɪnˈdʒaɪvə /

noun

1. See gum
   anatomy the technical name for the gum 2

gingiva

/ jĭn′jə-və /

, Plural gingivae jĭn′jə-vē′

1. The gums of the mouth. The gingiva are made up of epithelial tissue that is attached to the bones of the jaw and surrounds and supports the bases of the teeth.
2. Also called gum ²

Derived Forms

• ˈgingival, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gingiva¹

First recorded in 1885–90, gingiva is from the Latin word gingīva

Word History and Origins

Origin of gingiva¹

from Latin