gingival

Adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to the gums.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

oral dental buccal gingiva animal tissue gingivae gumline oromucosal gums oulitis

Phrases with the word

gingival layer gingival lining gingival membrane gingival surface gingival tissue gingival mucosa

Examples

There exists a strong belief among the Maasai that diarrhea, vomiting and other febrile illnesses of early childhood are caused by the gingival swelling over the canine region, which is thought to contain 'worms' or 'nylon' teeth. Source: Internet

Its saliva is frequently blood-tinged, because its teeth are almost completely covered by gingival tissue that is naturally lacerated during feeding. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

gingipain gingiva gingivae gingival elephantiasis gingival epithelium gingival layer