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gingivitis
This term describes a specific medical condition characterized by gum inflammation. It carries a clinical and diagnostic connotation, typically used in dental or medical settings to identify the early stage of periodontal disease. Unlike more severe conditions like periodontitis, which involves the destruction of the bone and ligaments supporting the teeth, this word focuses specifically on the soft tissue of the gingiva.
As a medical condition name, it is treated as an uncountable noun. It does not have a plural form in standard usage, as it refers to the state of inflammation rather than individual instances of the disease. To refer to multiple cases, one would use a partitive construction such as cases of gingivitis.
Meanings
Examples
My gums bleed every time I brush, so I think I have gingivitis.
Chronic gingivitis can eventually lead to more severe periodontal disease.
Chronic gingivitis can eventually lead to more severe periodontal disease.
The dentist noted that the patient had mild gingivitis in the upper jaw.
I need to start flossing daily to get rid of this gingivitis.
Is gingivitis reversible if you improve your oral hygiene?
The swelling in my gums is a classic sign of gingivitis.
He suffered from gingivitis due to a lack of regular dental checkups.
I wonder if my gingivitis is caused by my new medication.