Gingivitis
Medical term · G
Inflammation of the gums.
Related terms
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InflammationA bodily response in which white blood cells and other immune cell protect your body from disease or injury.
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GumsA form of oral tissue that covers the roots of teeth and surrounding bone. Also called the gingiva.
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Gum diseaseDiseases including gingivitis and periodontitis that attack the gum tissue and the structures supporting the teeth. Also called periodontal disease.
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Periodontal diseaseDiseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, that attack the gum tissue and the structures supporting the teeth. Also called gum disease.