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Gingiva
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The tissue of the upper and lower jaws that surrounds the base of the teeth. Also called gums. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The soft tissue surrounding the neck of individual teeth as well as covering the alveolar bone. The tissue is fibrous and continuous with the periodontal ligament and mucosal covering. (NCI Thesaurus)
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