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gingival

[ jin-jahy-vuhl, jin-juh- ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to the gums.
  2. Phonetics. alveolar.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gingival1

First recorded in 1660–70; gingiv(a) + -al 1

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Example Sentences

The ulcers, gingival and buccal, bleed easily when disturbed.

Dental caries and gingival infection may lead to local hemorrhage, even where the nutritional conditions are normal.

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