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noun
The tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth.
synonym: gum.
is a specific kind of: animal tissue.
is a part of: mouth, oral cavity, oral fissure, rima oris.
derivation: gum, mumble | gingival.
Dutch: parodontium, tandvleesPolish: dziąsło
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