Latin
circa 1889, in the meaning defined above
gingiv-
gingiva
gingivectomy
“Gingiva.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gingiva. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about gingiva
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