| NOUN | body | gingiva, gum | the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth |
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| Meaning | The tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth. | |
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| Synonym | gum | |
| Part of | mouth, oral cavity, oral fissure, rima oris | The opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge |
| Broader | animal tissue | The tissue in the bodies of animals |
| Spanish | encía | |
| Catalan | gengiva, geniva | |
| Adjectives | gingival | of or relating to the gums |
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