noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Inflammation of the gums. countable, uncountable

   "I do not think I have ever seen a case of pure uncomplicated syphilitic ulitis […]"

2. 2
   inflammation of the gums wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

gingivitis

Example

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"I do not think I have ever seen a case of pure uncomplicated syphilitic ulitis […]"

Etymology

From Ancient Greek οὖλον (oûlon, “gum”) + -itis (“inflammation”).

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