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epulis

Word definitions for epulis in dictionaries

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Epulis \E*pu"lis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? a gumboil; Gr. 'epi` upon + ? gums.] (Med.) A hard tumor developed from the gums.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Epulis (plural epulides ) is any tumor like enlargement (i.e. lump) situated on the gingival or alveolar mucosa . The word literally means "on the gingiva", and describes only the location of the mass and has no further implications on the nature of the ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context medicine English) A hard tumour developed from the gums.

Usage examples of epulis.

He thought that one form of epulis was due to inflammation of a chronic character, and suggests that if remedies do not succeed it should be removed.

For instance, he tells of removing a large epulis and gives an account in detail of the case.