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gingival

Pronunciation: /dʒɪnˈdʒʌɪv(ə)l/
Definition of gingival

adjective

Medicine
  • concerned with the gums:the gingival tissues

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin gingiva 'gum' + -al

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Definition of gingival in the US English dictionary

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