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gingiva
[ jin-jahy-vuh, jin-juh- ]
gingiva
/ ˈdʒɪndʒɪvə; dʒɪnˈdʒaɪvə /
gingiva
/ jĭn′jə-və /
, Plural gingivae jĭn′jə-vē′
- 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.
- Also called gum 2
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Derived Forms
- ˈgingival, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gingiva1
First recorded in 1885–90, gingiva is from the Latin word gingīva
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gingiva1
from Latin
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Example Sentences
"Even though the periodontal tissue is composed of gingiva, periodontal ligament, alveolar bone, and cementum, analyses are usually performed exclusively on gingival samples due to technical and quantitative limitations," remarks lead author Mr. Anhao Liu.
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