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Noun: gingiva (gingivae)  jin-ji-vu
  1. The tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
    - gum

Derived forms: gingivae

See also: gingival

Type of: animal tissue

Part of: mouth, oral cavity, oral fissure, rima oris

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