Gumboil: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆท
gumboil
[ หษกสmหbษษชl ]
medical condition
A gumboil is a painful swelling in the gum, usually resulting from an infection in the tooth or surrounding tissue. It is characterized by the accumulation of pus which can lead to toothache and discomfort. Gumboils may cause fever and can indicate more serious dental issues if left untreated. Doctors often advise to see a dentist for proper treatment, which can include draining the abscess and antibiotics.
Synonyms
abscess, dental abscess, tooth abscess
Examples of usage
- He developed a gumboil after neglecting his dental hygiene.
- The dentist treated her gumboil with an antibiotic.
- A gumboil can be extremely painful and require immediate attention.
Translations
Translations of the word "gumboil" in other languages:
๐ต๐น abscesso dental
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคพเคเคค เคเคพ เคซเฅเคกเคผเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Zahnabszess
๐ฎ๐ฉ bisul gigi
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฝัะนะฝะธะบ ะฝะฐ ััะฝะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ czyrak zฤbowy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆญฏใฎ่ ซใ
๐ซ๐ท abcรจs dentaire
๐ช๐ธ absceso dental
๐น๐ท diล apsesi
๐ฐ๐ท ์น์ ๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุฑุงุฌ ุงูุฃุณูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ zubnรญ absces
๐ธ๐ฐ zubnรฝ absces
๐จ๐ณ ็้ฝฟ่่ฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ zobni absces
๐ฎ๐ธ tannabyrg
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััั ะฐะฑััะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแแแแแ แแแกแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ diล absesi
๐ฒ๐ฝ absceso dental
Etymology
The term 'gumboil' comes from the combination of 'gum', referring to the tissue surrounding teeth, and 'boil', which denotes a painful swelling filled with pus. 'Boil' itself has Old English roots, derived from 'byl' meaning a small swelling, and 'gum' has origins in the Latin 'gingiva', which relates to the gums. The term reflects the condition's primary location in oral health and has been used in dental contexts for centuries, as dental infections have plagued humans throughout history. Understanding gumboils is crucial for the prevention of more serious dental issues.