gingival
Advanced/ˈdʒɪn.dʒɪ.vəl/
- adjective
- relating to or affecting the gums (= the firm tissue in the mouth that covers the bones into which teeth are fixed)
gingival in a sentence
- “The patient sought treatment for her gingival smile through botulinum toxin injections.”
- “Possible sites for biopsy include the minor salivary glands, gingival tissue, and skin.”
- “Some of the dogs experienced gingival bleeding.”
- “Gingivitis around the teeth is a general term for gingival disease affecting the gums.”
What does “gingival” mean?
gingival (adjective) means relating to or affecting the gums (= the firm tissue in the mouth that covers the bones into which teeth are fixed). It is pronounced /ˈdʒɪn.dʒɪ.vəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gingival" mean?
- gingival (adjective) means: relating to or affecting the gums (= the firm tissue in the mouth that covers the bones into which teeth are fixed)
- How do you pronounce "gingival"?
- "gingival" is pronounced /ˈdʒɪn.dʒɪ.vəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "gingival" in a sentence?
- Here is "gingival" used in a sentence: The patient sought treatment for her gingival smile through botulinum toxin injections.
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