gingivectomy

About 0.06 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A periodontal surgical procedure to remove gum tissue.

Similar words

gengivectomy gum lift gingiva graftectomy gasserectomy gangliectomy gastroectomy gumm gumming gasterectomy

Often followed by

is and procedure or in technique incision knife may

Word family

gingivectomies