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və, ˈdʒɪn Origin:
1885–90; < Latin gingīva
1885–90; < Latin gingīva
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gingiva (ˈdʒɪndʒɪvə, dʒɪnˈdʒaɪvə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -givae | |
| anatomy the technical name for the gum | |
| [from Latin] | |
| 'gingival | |
| —adj | |
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Medical Dictionary
gingiva gin·gi·va (jĭn'jə-və, jĭn-jī'-)
n. pl. gin·gi·vae (-vē')
See gum.
gin'gi·val (jĭn'jə-vəl, jĭn-jī'-) adj.
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Science Dictionary
| gingiva (jĭn'jə-və) Pronunciation Key
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 gum2. |
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Example sentences from the web
It consists of the cementum, periodontal ligaments, alveolar bone, and gingiva.
Lying over the bone is the gingiva or gum, which is readily visible in the mouth.
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