Epulis

/ˈɛpjʊlɪs/

/ˈɛpjəlɪs/

Translation of "epulis" into Russian

Noun

/ˈɛpjʊlɪs/

/ˈɛpjəlɪs/

epulis

epulides pl

The dentist diagnosed the patient with an epulis on the gum.

Стоматолог диагностировал у пациента эпулис на десне.

Noun

/ˈɛpjʊlɪs/

/ˈɛpjəlɪs/

A benign, tumor-like growth arising on the gingiva (gum), usually originating from the periodontal membrane.

During the biopsy, the surgeon confirmed that the swelling was an epulis.

Any localized enlargement of the gum, regardless of its histological type.

Several kinds of epulis may appear in pregnant patients because of hormonal changes.