NCIt related terms : Gum; gums; Gum, NOS; gum tissue;
NCIt definition : The soft tissue surrounding the neck of individual teeth as well as covering the alveolar
bone. The tissue is fibrous and continuous with the periodontal ligament and mucosal
covering.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: The soft tissue surrounding the neck of individual teeth as well as covering
the alveolar bone. The tissue is fibrous and continuous with the periodontal ligament
and mucosal covering. (NCI); NCI-GLOSS: The tissue of the upper and lower jaws that surrounds the base of the teeth.; UBERON: The fibrous investing tissue, covered by keratinized epithelium, that immediately
surrounds a tooth and is contiguous with its periodontal ligament and with the mucosal
tissues of the mouth.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000443579; CDR0000481753;