fibromatosis gingivae

fibromatosis gingivae: gingival fibromatosis 1. generalized or localized diffuse fibrous overgrowth of the gingival tissue, usually transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait, but some cases are idiopathic and others produced by drugs (see Dilantin gingivitis, under gingivitis). The enlarged gingiva is pink, firm, and leatherlike with a minutely pebbled surface and in severe cases the teeth are almost completely covered and the enlargement projects into the oral vestibule. Called also elephantiasis gingivae, keloid of gums, and macrogingivae. 2. fibromatous epulis (def. 2).

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elephantiasis gingivae — fibromatosis gingivae … Medical dictionary
keloid of gums — fibromatosis gingivae … Medical dictionary
gingival enlargement — hyperplastic enlargement of the gingival tissue. It may occur as a result of inflammatory or fibrous lesions resulting from irritation or injury brought about by mechanical or chemical factors or systemic or localized pathologic processes. See… … Medical dictionary
epulis fibromatosa — fibromatous epulis 1. a fibroma arising from the alveolar periosteum and the periodontal ligament. 2. a benign fibromatous tumor arising in periodontal stroma on the gum of a dog, usually an older animal. Some breeds are more susceptible than… … Medical dictionary
macrogingivae — mac·ro·gin·gi·vae (mak″ro jinґjĭ ve) fibromatosis gingivae … Medical dictionary
syndrome — The aggregate of symptoms and signs associated with any morbid process, and constituting together the picture of the disease. SEE ALSO: disease. [G. s., a running together, tumultuous concourse; (in med.) a concurrence of symptoms, fr. syn,… … Medical dictionary

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