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gingiva

noun

The tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth

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Word length
7
Starts with
G
Ends with
A
Contains
IN
Scrabble score
12

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ˈdʒɪndʒɪvə

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noun

  1. The tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth

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