gingivectomy

English

Etymology

gingiva + -ectomy

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɛktəmi

Noun

gingivectomy (plural gingivectomies)

  1. (surgery) A periodontal surgical procedure to remove gum tissue.

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