paradentium

noun

para·​den·​tium -ˈdent-ē-əm How to pronounce paradentium (audio) -ˈden-ch(ē-)əm How to pronounce paradentium (audio)
plural paradentia -ē-ə, -ch(ē-)ə How to pronounce paradentium (audio)
: 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 5 Nov. 2024.

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