gingivectomy
noun
surgical removal of gum tissue.
gingivectomies
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pluralof gingivectomy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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According to data from the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute, 569,160 gingivectomies were performed in 2005-6, the most recent years available.
From New York Times ● Jul. 31, 2014
