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The tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
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gingiva
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n. (context anatomy English) The gum, consisting of the tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth and covering the jawbone.
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n. the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth [syn: gum ] [also: gingivae (pl)]