Gingiva

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈdʒɪndʒɪvÉ™/, /dʒɪnˈdÊ’aɪvÉ™/

Origin

From Latin gingiva ("gums")

Full definition of gingiva

Noun

1. (anatomy) The gum, consisting of the tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth and covering the jawbone.

Derived terms

• gingival
• gingivitis