What it means
The root in words about the gums. gingivitisjin-jih-VY-tisInflammation of the gums.gingiv/o gums-itis inflammationFull entry is inflammation of the gums, often with bleeding when brushing, and gingival hyperplasia is overgrowth of the gums, a side effect of drugs such as phenytoinFEN-ih-toynAn anticonvulsant drug, given by mouth or IV, used to prevent and stop seizures.Full entry .
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Related terms
gingivitis
Inflammation of the gums.
phenytoin
An anticonvulsant drug, given by mouth or IV, used to prevent and stop seizures.