gingiva

noun

gin·​gi·​va ˈjin-jə-və How to pronounce gingiva (audio) jin-ˈjī- How to pronounce gingiva (audio)
plural gingivae ˈjin-jə-ˌvē How to pronounce gingiva (audio)
jin-ˈjī-
: gum entry 1
gingival
ˈjin-jə-vəl How to pronounce gingiva (audio)
adjective

Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gingiva was circa 1889

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“Gingiva.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gingiva. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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gingiva

noun
gin·​gi·​va ˈjin-jə-və How to pronounce gingiva (audio) jin-ˈjī- How to pronounce gingiva (audio)
plural gingivae -ˌvē How to pronounce gingiva (audio)
: gum entry 1
gingival
ˈjin-jə-vəl How to pronounce gingiva (audio)
adjective

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