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Noun: gingivitis  ,jin-ju'vI-tus
  1. Inflammation of the gums
    "Poor oral hygiene often results in gingivitis";
    - ulitis

Derived forms: gingivitises

Type of: inflammation, periodontal disease, periodontitis, redness, rubor [rare]

Encyclopedia: Gingivitis, necrotizing ulcerative