Dictionary
gingivectomy
noun gin·gi·vec·to·my \ˌjin-jə-ˈvek-tə-mē\
plural gin·gi·vec·to·mies
Definition of GINGIVECTOMY
: surgical removal of a portion of the gingiva
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of GINGIVECTOMY
circa 1927
Medical Dictionary
gingivectomy
noun gin·gi·vec·to·my \ˌjin-jə-ˈvek-tə-mē\
plural gin·gi·vec·to·mies
Medical Definition of GINGIVECTOMY
: the excision of a portion of the gingiva
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: gingivitisPrevious Word in the Dictionary: gingivaAll Words Near: gingivectomy
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up gingivectomy? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).