hormonal gingivitis


hor·mo·nal gin·gi·vi·tis

gingivitis in which the host response to bacterial plaque is presumably exacerbated by hormonal alterations occurring during puberty, pregnancy, oral contraceptive use, or menopause. Synonym(s): pregnancy gingivitis

hor·mo·nal gin·gi·vi·tis

(hōr-mōn'ăl jin'ji-vī'tis) Gingivitis in which the host response to bacterial plaque is presumably exacerbated by hormonal alterations occurring during puberty, pregnancy, oral contraceptive use, or menopause.
Synonym(s): pregnancy gingivitis.

hor·mo·nal gin·gi·vi·tis

(hōr-mōn'ăl jin'ji-vī'tis) Gum disease in which host response to bacterial plaque is presumably exacerbated by hormonal alterations occurring during puberty, pregnancy, oral contraceptive use, or menopause.
Synonym(s): pregnancy gingivitis.