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单词 gingiva
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Definition of gingiva in English:

gingiva

nounPlural gingivae dʒɪnˈdʒʌɪvəˈdʒɪndʒɪvə
Medicine
  • treated as singular or plural The gums.

    brushing should focus on the junction between the gingiva and teeth
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Brushing should focus on the junction between the gingiva and teeth.
    • The patient complained of right maxillary pain; there were no significant dental abnormalities, but a small lesion on the right upper gingiva was seen, and a biopsy was performed.
    • Chronic periodontitis (inflammation of the gingiva and periodontal membrane) may be a sequel of chronic gingivitis, usually because of accumulation of plaque and calculus.
    • Lesions of the oral mucosa may be seen on the gingiva, buccal mucosa, palate, tongue, and lips.
    • Pregnant women should be evaluated for cavities, poor oral hygiene, inflamed gingiva, and loose teeth, as well as frequency of sugar consumption.

Origin

Late 17th century: Latin.

Definition of gingiva in US English:

gingiva

noun
Medicine
  • treated as singular or plural The gums.

    brushing should focus on the junction between the gingiva and teeth
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The patient complained of right maxillary pain; there were no significant dental abnormalities, but a small lesion on the right upper gingiva was seen, and a biopsy was performed.
    • Pregnant women should be evaluated for cavities, poor oral hygiene, inflamed gingiva, and loose teeth, as well as frequency of sugar consumption.
    • Brushing should focus on the junction between the gingiva and teeth.
    • Lesions of the oral mucosa may be seen on the gingiva, buccal mucosa, palate, tongue, and lips.
    • Chronic periodontitis (inflammation of the gingiva and periodontal membrane) may be a sequel of chronic gingivitis, usually because of accumulation of plaque and calculus.

Origin

Late 17th century: Latin.

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