Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Surgical removal of gum tissue.
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- noun surgery A
periodontal surgical procedure to removegum tissue .
Etymologies
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gingiva + -ectomy
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Examples
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The iLase has 10 completely pre-set soft tissue and hygiene procedures at the push of a button, including gingivectomy, troughing for crown procedures and sulcular debridement, and a procedure for cleaning between gums and teeth for the treatment of periodontal disease.
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He'd lost his job, filed for divorce after 22 years of marriage, been diagnosed with skin cancer, and been told he needed a gingivectomy or he'd lose some teeth.
Chicago Reader 2010
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