Definition of PERIODONTIUM

periodontium

Noun

  • The specialized tissues that both surround and support the teeth, maintaining them in the maxillary and mandibular bones; the tissues including alveolar bone, cementum, gums and periodontal ligament.

Origin / Etymology

From peri- + Ancient Greek ὀδούς (odoús) + -ium.

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