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gin·gi·va G0130100 (jĭn′jə-və, jĭn-jī′-)n. pl. gin·gi·vae (-vē′) See gum2. [Latin gingīva.]gingiva (ˈdʒɪndʒɪvə; dʒɪnˈdʒaɪvə) n, pl -givae (-dʒɪˌviː; -ˈdʒaɪviː) (Anatomy) anatomy the technical name for gum2[from Latin] ˈgingival adjgum1 (gʌm) n., v. gummed, gum•ming. n. 1. any of various viscid, amorphous exudations from plants, hardening on exposure to air and soluble in or forming a viscid mass with water. 2. any of various similar exudations, as resin. 3. a sticky, adhesive preparation of such a plant substance, as for use in the arts or bookbinding. 4. chewing gum. 5. gum tree. 6. the adhesive by which a postage stamp is affixed. v.t. 7. to smear, stiffen, or stick together with gum. 8. to clog with or as if with a gummy substance. v.i. 9. to exude or form gum. 10. to become gummy. 11. to become clogged with a gummy substance. 12. gum up, Slang. to spoil or ruin. [1350–1400; gomme < Old French « Latin gummi, cummi < Greek kómmi < Egyptian kmyt] gum′less, adj. gum2 (gʌm) n., v. gummed, gum•ming. n. 1. Often, gums. Also called gingiva. the firm, fleshy tissue covering the surfaces of the jaws and enveloping the necks of the teeth. v.t. 2. to masticate with toothless gums. 3. to shape or renew the teeth of (a saw). [1275–1325; Middle English gome, Old English gōma palate; akin to Old High German guomo, Old Norse gōmr palate] gin·gi·va (jĭn′jə-və) The gums of the mouth. ♦ Inflammation of the gums is called gingivitis (jĭn′jə-vī′tĭs).ThesaurusNoun | 1. | gingiva - the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teethgumanimal tissue - the tissue in the bodies of animalsmouth, oral cavity, oral fissure, rima oris - the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge; "he stuffed his mouth with candy" | TranslationsgingivaenUK
gingiva [jin-ji´vah, jin´jĭ-vah] (pl. gin´givae) (L.) the part of the oral mucosa covering the tooth-bearing border of the jaw; called also gum.Anatomical relationship of normal gingiva in facial view (A) and in cross-section (B). From Darby and Walsh, 1994.alveolar gingiva attached gingiva.areolar gingiva the portion attached to the alveolar process by loose areolar connective tissue.attached gingiva that portion of the gingiva which is firm and resilient and is bound to the underlying cementum and the alveolar bone, thus being immovable. Called also alveolar gingiva.free gingiva the portion that surrounds the tooth and is not directly attached to the tooth surface.gin·gi·va, gen. and pl. gin·gi·vae (jin'ji-vă, -vē), [TA] Although the correct pronunciation is gingi'va, the word is often pronounced gin'giva in the U.S.The dense fibrous tissue and overlying mucous membrane enveloping the alveolar processes of the upper and lower jaws and surrounding the necks of the teeth. Synonym(s): gum2 ☆ [L.] gingiva (jĭn′jə-və, jĭn-jī′-)n. pl. gingi·vae (-vē′) See gum2.gin·gi·va, pl. gingivae (jin'ji-vă, -vē) [TA] The dense fibrous tissue, covered by mucous membrane, that envelops the alveolar processes of the upper and lower jaws and surrounds the necks of the teeth. Synonym(s): gum (2) . [L.]gin·gi·va, pl. gingivae (jin'ji-vă, -vē) [TA] Dense fibrous tissue and overlying mucous membrane enveloping alveolar processes of upper and lower jaws and surrounding necks of teeth. Synonym(s): gum (1) . [L.]Patient discussion about gingivaQ. What are the opportunities to restore gums? My gum on the lower jaw gets less and less, opening the roots of my teeth. Is there any technology or recurement to stop it and, hopefully, draw back? A. Treatment of receding gums start with treating the cause - improving overall oral hygiene, including brushing habits (too powerful brushing may damage the gums), as well as periodic tooth cleaning at the dentist. More sever situation may necessitate treatments done by a dentist. Consulting one may be wise. You may read more here: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/1136.htm
Q. Is it dangerous to swallow a bubble gum? My 4 year old child always swallows his chewing gum and I am worried that it can harm himA. what about when your 45 yrs old and still swallowing gum? we had a debate with my older sister about this. More discussions about gingivaFinancialSeeGUMgingivaenUK Related to gingiva: attached gingivaSynonyms for gingivanoun the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teethSynonymsRelated Words- animal tissue
- mouth
- oral cavity
- oral fissure
- rima oris
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