periodontium
English
Etymology
From peri- + Ancient Greek ὀδούς (odoús) + -ium
Noun
periodontium (uncountable)
- The specialized tissues that both surround and support the teeth, maintaining them in the maxillary and mandibular bones; the tissues including alveolar bone, cementum, gums and periodontal ligament.
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