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单词 gingivitis
释义

gingivitis

[ jin-juh-vahy-tis ]
/ ˌdʒɪn dʒəˈvaɪ tɪs /

noun Pathology.

inflammation of the gums.

Origin of gingivitis

From New Latin, dating back to 1870–75; see origin at gingiva, -itis

Words nearby gingivitis

gingival margin, gingival massage, Gingival-Periodontal Index, gingival sulcus, gingivectomy, gingivitis, gingivo-, gingivoglossitis, gingivolinguoaxial, gingivo-osseous, gingivoplasty
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Example sentences from the Web for gingivitis

  • If you have bad breath, gingivitis or periodontitis …A probiotic lozenge or mouthwash might be your best bet.

    How to Choose the Right Probiotic for You|DailyBurn|May 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
  • A decoction of the powder gives good results as a gargle for aphthæ, gingivitis, and other inflammations within the buccal cavity.

    The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines|T. H. Pardo de Tavera
  • The accompanying stomatitis is usually a gingivitis simply, and is apt to be circumscribed when more extensive.

    A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

British Dictionary definitions for gingivitis

gingivitis
/ (ˌdʒɪndʒɪˈvaɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of the gums
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for gingivitis

gingivitis
[ jĭn′jə-vītĭs ]

n.

Inflammation of the gums, characterized by redness and swelling.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.

Scientific definitions for gingivitis

gingivitis
[ jĭn′jə-vītĭs ]

Inflammation of the gums, characterized by redness and swelling.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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