epulis

epulis definition - medical

e·pu·lis (ĭ-pyo͞oˈlĭs)

noun
Inflammatory cellular proliferation or a tumorlike growth of the gum that may be present at birth.

Related Forms:

  • epˈu·loidˌ (ĕpˈyə-loidˌ) adjective

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