epulis

noun

epu·​lis ə-ˈpyü-ləs How to pronounce epulis (audio)
plural epulides -lə-ˌdēz How to pronounce epulis (audio)
: a tumor or tumorous growth of the gum
epuloid adjective

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“Epulis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/epulis. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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