gingival
/jin-jahy-vuhl, jin-juh-/US // dʒɪnˈdʒaɪ vəl, ˈdʒɪn dʒə- //
齿龈,牙龈,龈上,齿龈炎
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : of or relating to the gums.
- : Phonetics. alveolar.
Examples
The ulcers, gingival and buccal, bleed easily when disturbed.
Dental caries and gingival infection may lead to local hemorrhage, even where the nutritional conditions are normal.
Level 3Browse all words →