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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The specialized tissues that both surround and support the teeth, maintaining them in the maxillary and mandibular bones; the tissues including alveolar bone, cementum, gums and periodontal ligament. uncountable

Etymology

From peri- + Ancient Greek ὀδούς (odoús) + -ium.

Related phrases

alveolar boneperiodontal ligament

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