# gingivitis

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɪˈvaɪtəs/ · frequency rank #70,698

## Definitions
1. Inflammation of the gums or gingivae.

## Etymology
From gingiva + -itis.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/gingivitis