Gingiva

Pronunciation: /dʒɪnˈdʒaɪvə/

Definitions of gingiva

noun the medical term for the gums surrounding the teeth

Example Sentences

A1 The dentist told me to brush my teeth and gums to keep my gingiva healthy.

A2 I noticed some bleeding from my gingiva when I brushed my teeth.

B1 Regular flossing can help prevent gingivitis and keep your gingiva in good condition.

B2 The dentist recommended a special mouthwash to help reduce inflammation in my gingiva.

C1 Periodontal disease can lead to severe damage to the gingiva and surrounding structures.

C2 The periodontist performed a surgical procedure to repair the damaged gingiva and restore oral health.

Examples of gingiva in a Sentence

formal The dentist examined the patient's gingiva for signs of inflammation or infection.

informal I need to floss more often to keep my gingiva healthy.

slang My gums are sore because I accidentally bit my gingiva while eating.

figurative The company's financial health can be compared to the gingiva of a person - it needs regular care and attention to stay healthy.

Grammatical Forms of gingiva

• plural: gingivae
• comparative: more gingival
• superlative: most gingival
• present tense: gingiva
• future tense: will gingiva
• perfect tense: has gingiva
• continuous tense: is gingivaing
• singular: gingiva
• positive degree: gingiva
• infinitive: to gingiva
• gerund: gingiving
• participle: gingivaed

Origin and Evolution of gingiva

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'gingiva' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'gingīva' which means 'gum'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gingiva' has retained its original meaning of referring to the gum tissue in the mouth. It is commonly used in medical and dental contexts to describe the soft tissue surrounding the teeth.