epulis
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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.
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ep·u·lis
(ep-yū'lis),A nonspecific exophytic gingival mass.
[G. epoulis, a gumboil]
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ep·u·lis
(ep-yū'lis)A nonspecific exophytic gingival mass.
[G. epoulis, a gumboil]
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epulis
A localized, usually inflammatory, swelling of the gum (gingiva). Epulis may, rarely, be due to a tumour of the gingiva.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
ep·u·lis
(ep-yū'lis)A nonspecific exophytic gingival mass.
[G. epoulis, a gumboil]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012