gingiva

/dʒənˈdʒaɪvə/
/ˈdʒɪndʒɪvə/
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Definitions of gingiva
  1. noun
    the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
    synonyms: gum
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    type of:
    animal tissue
    the tissue in the bodies of animals
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