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epulis
/ ɛˈpuːlɪs /
noun
- pathol a swelling of the gum, usually as a result of fibrous hyperplasia
- vet science a benign tumour attached to the jaw of an animal, esp a dog
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Example Sentences
He seems to have known much about affections of the gums and recognizes a benignant and malignant epulis.
From Project Gutenberg
For instance, he tells of removing a large epulis and gives an account in detail of the case.
From Project Gutenberg
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