gingiva

IPA/ˈdʒɪn.dʒɪ.və/
IPA/ˈdʒɪn.dʒɪ.və/

gingiva — 名詞

  • gingivasingular
  • gingivasplural

1. The firm, pink-coloured layer of tissue inside the mouth that wraps around the b

1.名詞C1
釋義

牙齦

包覆牙齒根部的口腔軟組織

The firm, pink-coloured layer of tissue inside the mouth that wraps around the base of the teeth and covers the jawbone, protecting the roots from damage and infection.

例句

The dentist told Vikram that his gingiva was inflamed and needed special care.

牙醫告訴 Vikram，他的牙齦發炎了，需要特別護理。

gingiva as object of dental examination

Imani noticed that her gingiva bled whenever she brushed her teeth.

Imani 注意到她刷牙時牙齦會流血。

gingiva + bleed: sign of irritation

常見搭配
  • inflamed gingiva
  • healthy gingiva
  • receding gingiva
  • bleeding gingiva
  • swollen gingiva
  • gingival tissue
同義詞
  • gums

    Everyday term; 'gingiva' is preferred in medical writing but rarely used in casual speech.

  • gum tissue

    Slightly less formal than 'gingiva', commonly used by dental professionals with patients.

文法句型

the gingiva

gingiva + verb

用法筆記

Formal medical term; in everyday conversation, 'gums' is used instead. The plural form 'gingivae' appears in clinical contexts.

常見錯誤

I need to see a dentist because my gingiva hurts.
I need to see a dentist because my gums hurt.
'gingiva' sounds overly technical in everyday speech; use 'gums' in casual conversation.
The doctor checked my gingivas.
The doctor checked my gingiva.' (or: 'The doctor checked my gingivae.')
'gingiva' is usually uncountable for one person's tissue; the formal plural is 'gingivae' not 'gingivas'.

同根字

  • gingival
    形容詞C1
  • gingivae
    名詞C2
  • gingivitis
    名詞B2
  • gingivectomy
    名詞C2

常見搭配

名詞搭配

常用片語

  • examination of the gingiva
  • inflammation of the gingiva
  • recession of the gingiva