gingiva
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-003548
The tissue of the upper and lower jaws that surrounds the base of the teeth. Also called gums.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-003548 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | gums |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
"definition": "The tissue of the upper and lower jaws that surrounds the base of the teeth. Also called gums.",
"synonyms": [
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],
"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
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