epulis

Meanings

• noun

  A benign tumor or growth on the gums or jaw bones, often causing no symptoms but sometimes leading to pain, swelling, or difficulty in chewing or speaking.

  - "The patient was diagnosed with an epulis on his lower jaw."
  - "The dentist removed the epulis from the gum line, relieving the patient's pain."

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Variants

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puli , pulik , pulis

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'epulon,' meaning 'swelling' or 'growth,'

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Trivia

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1. Epulis is most commonly found in adults, with the highest incidence occurring between the ages of 30 and 60.

2. There are several types of epulides, including epulis fissuratum and epulis denticulosa.

3. Epulis fissuratum is characterized by multiple, flat, and raised lesions along the gum line, while epulis denticulosa is a more aggressive form that can lead to bone loss.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gingivitis: A common dental condition characterized by inflammation of the gums, which can lead to epulis formation.

2. Periodontitis: A more severe form of gum disease, which can result in the development of epulises and other complications.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, epulis was also used as a term for feasts and banquets, emphasizing the idea of abundance and growth.

How to Memorize "epulis"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, swollen growth on the gum line or jaw bone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'epulis' with the idea of a swelling or growth, such as a balloon or a bubble.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'epulis' as 'E' for expansion, 'P' for protrusion, and 'U' for unusual growth.

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