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

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British Dictionary definitions for gingivitis

gingivitis
/ (ˌdʒɪndʒɪˈvaɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of the gums

Medical definitions for gingivitis

gingivitis
[ jĭn′jə-vītĭs ]

n.

Inflammation of the gums, characterized by redness and swelling.

Scientific definitions for gingivitis

gingivitis
[ jĭn′jə-vītĭs ]

Inflammation of the gums, characterized by redness and swelling.