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epulis

[epyo̅o̅′lis] pl. epulides

Etymology: Gk, epi + oulon, gum

any tumor or growth on the gingiva.

epulis [ep-u´lis] (pl. epu´lides) (Gr.)

any tumor of the gingiva.

giant cell epulis (epulis gigantocellula´ris) a sessile or pedunculated lesion of the gingiva, or less often the mucous membrane covering edentulous ridges; it is an inflammatory reaction to injury or hemorrhage.

epulides

see epulis.

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