What does gingiva mean?
Definitions for gingiva
dʒɪnˈdʒaɪ və, ˈdʒɪn dʒə-; -ˈdʒaɪ vi, -dʒəˌvigin·gi·va
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Princeton's WordNet
gingiva, gumnoun
the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
Wiktionary
gingivanoun
The gum, consisting of the tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth and covering the jawbone.
Etymology: From gingiva
Wikipedia
gingiva
The gums or gingiva (plural: gingivae) consist of the mucosal tissue that lies over the mandible and maxilla inside the mouth. Gum health and disease can have an effect on general health.
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gingiva
The gingiva refers to the part of the oral cavity commonly known as the gums. It is the soft tissue lining the mouth that surrounds and supports the teeth, providing a seal that protects underlying tissues from bacteria and injury.
Wikidata
Gingiva
The gingiva, or gums, consist of the mucosal tissue that lies over the mandible and maxilla inside the mouth.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Gingiva
Oral tissue surrounding and attached to TEETH.
Editors Contribution
gingiva
The tissue lining of the mouth and the tissue around the teeth.
Healthy gingiva usually has a distinct color.
Submitted by MaryC on March 15, 2017
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of gingiva in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of gingiva in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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