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gingivostomatitis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
gin-givos-tom-ati-tis
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
17
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An inflammation and infection of the gums and mouth lining, usually caused by a viral infection such as herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), leading to painful mouth sores, swollen gums, and difficulty eating or drinking.

Etymology

From gingivo- + stomatitis.

Word Breakdown

Questions

What does gingivostomatitis mean?
An inflammation and infection of the gums and mouth lining, usually caused by a viral infection such as herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), leading to painful mouth sores, swollen gums, and difficulty eating or drinking.
Where does gingivostomatitis come from?
From gingivo- + stomatitis.

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