parulis
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parulis
[pah-roo´lis]an elevated nodule at the site of a fistula draining a chronic periapical abscess; called also gum boil or gumboil.
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gin·gi·val ab·scess
an abscess confined to the gingival soft tissue.
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gin·gi·val ab·scess
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parulis
A gumboil. An abscess in the tooth socket.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
gin·gi·val ab·scess
(jin'ji-văl ab'ses)Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012