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gingiva
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gin·gi·va  (jnj-v, jn-j-)
n. pl. gin·gi·vae (-v)
See gum2.
[Latin gingva.]
gingiva [ˈdʒɪndʒɪvə dʒɪnˈdʒaɪvə]
n pl -givae [-dʒɪˌviː -ˈdʒaɪviː]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy the technical name for the gum2
[from Latin]
gingival  adj
gingiva  (jnj-v)
Plural gingivae (jnj-v)
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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Noun1.gingiva - the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teethgingiva - the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
gum
animal tissue - the tissue in the bodies of animals
mouth, oral cavity, oral fissure, rima oris - the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge; "he stuffed his mouth with candy"
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