ULITIS
\uːlˈa͡ɪtɪs], \uːlˈaɪtɪs], \uː_l_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\
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[=u]-l[=i]'tis, n. inflammation of the gums.--ns. ULON'CUS, swelling of the gums; ULORRH[=A]'GIA, bleeding from the gums. [Gr. oula, gums.]
By Thomas Davidson
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Obs. Syn. : gingivitis. Inflammation of the gums.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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