What does "gingivitis" mean?

Inflammation of the gums or gingivae.

How do you pronounce "gingivitis"?

Pronounced //ˌd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɪˈvaɪtəs//.

Common synonyms include: adenoiditis, adrenitis, appendicitis, arteritis, arthritis, arthritis deformans.

/ˌd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɪˈvaɪtəs/ noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

"A cursory examination of his teeth indicated that he had gingivitis."

From gingiva + -itis.