gingivostomatitis
gingivostomatitis — noun
1. a medical condition in which the gums and the inside of the mouth become red, sw
a medical condition in which the gums and the inside of the mouth become red, swollen, and painful.
Brandon's doctor told him that his sore gums were caused by gingivostomatitis.
passive: be caused by [condition]
Putri's gingivostomatitis made it hard for her to brush her teeth without pain.
The dentist at the clinic diagnosed Jiwoo with gingivostomatitis after examining his mouth.
Gingivostomatitis usually clears up on its own within ten to fourteen days with rest and soft food.
When children get gingivostomatitis, doctors often recommend a numbing gel for the pain.
- gum infection
less precise everyday term that patients often use instead of the clinical name
- oral mucositis
refers more broadly to inflammation anywhere in the mouth; often used in cancer treatment contexts
文法句型
develop + gingivostomatitis
diagnose + with + gingivostomatitis
suffer from + gingivostomatitis
用法筆記
This is a clinical term used mainly by doctors and dentists. A patient is more likely to hear their doctor say "an infection in your mouth and gums" or "a gum infection."