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| Term | gingivitis |
| Pronunciation | jin-juh-VIY-ts |
| Variations | gum disease |
| See also | pyorrhea |
| Definition | Inflammation of the gingiva due to infection. The most common periodontal disease, and a non-destructive one, but left untreated can lead to periodontitis. |
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