Entamoeba gingivalis

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Ent·a·moe·ba gin·gi·va·'lis

a species of ameba found in the oral cavity of man, other primates, dogs, and cats; in humans, it is frequently associated with poor oral hygiene and its resultant diseases.

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Ent·a·moe·ba gin·gi·va·lis

(ent'ă-mē'bă jin-ji-vā'lis)

Species of ameba found in the human oral cavity.

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Ent·a·moe·ba gin·gi·va·lis

(ent'ă-mē'bă jin-ji-vā'lis)

Species of ameba found in human oral cavity; frequently associated with poor oral hygiene and its resultant diseases.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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Studies on the continuous culture and pathogenicity of Entamoeba gingivalis. Chin J Parasitol Parasitic Dis 2000; 18(2):84-86.

Entamoeba gingivalis in Acute Osteomyelitis of the Mandible.

Studies on periodontal disease caused by Entamoeba gingivalis and its pathogenetic mechanism.

The occurrence of Entamoeba gingivalis and Trichomonas tenax in patients with periodontal disease.

Importance of Trichomonas tenax and Entamoeba gingivalis protozoa in the human oral cavity.