epulis
/ (ɛˈpuːlɪs) /
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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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First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Example sentences from the Web for epulis
He seems to have known much about affections of the gums and recognizes a benignant and malignant epulis.
Old-Time Makers of Medicine|James J. WalshFor instance, he tells of removing a large epulis and gives an account in detail of the case.
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Medical definitions for epulis
epulis
[ ĭ-pyōō′lĭs ]
n.
Inflammatory cellular proliferation or a tumorlike growth of the gum that may be present at birth.
Other words from epulis
ep′u•loid′ (ĕp′yə-loid′) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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