dehydration of gingivae,
dehydration (dē´hīdrā´sh
n),
the drying of gum tissue, often the result of mouth breathing. Dehydration lowers the resistance of the gingivae to infection.
dehydration (dē´hīdrā´sh
n),n 1. the removal of water (e.g., from the body or tissue).
n 2. a decrease in serum fluid coupled with the loss of interstitial fluid from the body. It is associated with disturbances in fluid and electrolyte balance.
n 2. a decrease in serum fluid coupled with the loss of interstitial fluid from the body. It is associated with disturbances in fluid and electrolyte balance.
dehydration of gingivae,
n the drying of gingival tissue, leading to a lowered tissue resistance, which can result in gingival inflammation; seen in mouth breathing. See also breathing, mouth and oral cavity.
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