gingivostomatitis

noun

An inflammation and infection of the gums and mouth lining, usually caused by a viral infection such as herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), leading to painful mouth sores, swollen gums, and difficulty eating or drinking.

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Meanings

noun
  1. medicineAn inflammation and infection of the gums and mouth lining, usually caused by a viral infection such as herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), leading to painful mouth sores, swollen gums, and difficulty eating or drinking.

Origin

From gingivo- + stomatitis.

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gingivostomatitis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gingivostomatitis

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