Look up: gingivitis

1. Gingivitis
   an inflammation of the gingival mucosa, due to the increase in the virulence or mass of bacteria in the gingival sulcus, or to reduced resistance of the host.
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2. gingivitis
   [n] - inflammation of the gums
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3. Gingivitis
   inflamed and swollen gum tissue most commonly caused by plaque. If left untreated, may lead to periodontitis.
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4. gingivitis
   a condition of the gums characterized by inflammation and bleeding.
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5. Gingivitis
   inflammation of the gums, typically caused by a build-up of plaque due to poor hygiene
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6. Gingivitis
   Inflammation of the gum
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7. Gingivitis
   Gingivitis: Gum disease with inflammation of the gums. On inspection, the gums will appear red and puffy, and will usually bleed during tooth-brushing or dental examination. Treatment is by improved cleaning, with more-frequent and longer brushing and flossing, and/or the use of electronic tooth-cle...
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8. gingivitis
   <pathology> Inflammation of the gingivae. Gingivitis associated with bony changes is referred to as periodontitis. ... Synonym: oulitis, ulitis. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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9. gingivitis
   (jin″jĭ-vi´tis) inflammation of the gums (gingivae). Bleeding is a primary symptom, and there may be swelling, redness, pain, and difficulty in chewing. It can lead to the more serious disorder known as periodontitis, with bony changes in addition to the gingivitis. There are numerous causes, of which the primary o...
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10. gingivitis
    inflammation of the gums (gingivae). Symptoms include tender, sometimes swollen, gums that bleed easily. Areas of tissue destruction (necrosis) or ... [1 related articles]
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11. gingivitis
    (gingiv- + -itis) inflammation of the gingivae. Gingivitis associated with bony changes is referred to as periodontitis. Called also oulitis and ulitis.
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12. Gingivitis
    - an inflammation of the gingival mucosa, due to the increase in the virulence or mass of bacteria in the gingival sulcus, or to reduced resistance of the host.
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13. Gingivitis
    Inflammation of gingival tissue without loss of connective tissue.
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14. Gingivitis
    An inflammation or infection of the gingiva (gum tissue); the initial stage of gum disease.
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15. Gingivitis
    An inflammation of gums that occurs around the roots of the teeth that is caused by bacteria and plaque. Symptoms include swelling of the gums, bleeding and sore gums. Because of the hormone changes that pregnancy brings on, approximately 50-75% of all pregnant women will develop gingivitis during pregnancy. Proper care of the teeth during pregn...
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16. gingivitis
    gingivitis (jin"juvī'tis) , inflammation of the gums. It may be acute, subacute, chronic, or recurrent. The gums usually become red, swollen, and spongy, and bleed easily. Chronic gingivitis is the usual form, resulting from irritating bacteria or debris, food impaction, or poor dental...
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17. gingivitis
    Type: Term Pronunciation: jin′ji-vī′tis Definitions: 1. Inflammation of the gingiva as a response to bacterial plaque on adjacent teeth; characterized by erythema, edema, and fibrous enlargement of the gingiva without resorption of the underlying alveolar bone.
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18. Gingivitis
    Inflammation of the gums, characterized by redness and swelling.
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19. GINGIVITIS
    Inflammation of the gums.
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20. Gingivitis
    The inflammation of your gums caused by improper brushing. The first sign of periodontal (gum) disease.
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21. Gingivitis
    Inflammation of the gums, may be associated with dental disease.
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22. Gingivitis
    Gingivitis is a disorder involving inflammation of the gingiva (gum tissue). Gingivitis is a form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease or gum disease as it is more commonly know involves inflammation and/or infection of the gum that leads to the destruction of the tissues that support the tee...
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