paradentium
noun
para·den·tium
-ˈdent-ē-əm 
-ˈden-ch(ē-)əm
-ˈden-ch(ē-)əm
plural paradentia
-ē-ə, -ch(ē-)ə
: the paradental tissues including the gums, the alveolar process, and the periodontal ligament
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“Paradentium.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/paradentium. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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