gingiva
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gin·gi·va

noun \ˈjin-jə-və, jin-ˈjī-\
plural gin·gi·vae\-ˌvē\

Definition of GINGIVA

: 1gum
gin·gi·val \ˈjin-jə-vəl\ adjective

Origin of GINGIVA

Latin
First Known Use: circa 1889

Rhymes with GINGIVA

gin·gi·va

noun \ˈjin-jə-və, jin-ˈjī-\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural gin·gi·vae \-ˌvē\

Medical Definition of GINGIVA

gin·gi·val \ˈjin-jə-vəl\ adjective

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