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-
gingival 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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Cite this Entry

“Gingiva.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gingiva. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

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)
gingival adjective

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