gingiva (n)
gum (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
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Hypernym animal tissue
Part holonym mouth, oral cavity, oral fissure, rima oris
Derivationally related form gum → gum
Derivationally related form gingiva → gingival
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Derivationally related form gingival → gingiva
Pertainym (pertains to noun) gingival → gingiva
Hyponym animal tissue
Part meronym mouth, oral cavity, oral fissure, rima oris
Derivationally related form gum → gum

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