ulo, ul

(Greek: gum)


circumlocutious (adjective), more circumlocutious, most circumlocutious
Characteristic of being roundabout and unnecessarily wordy.
ulectomy
ulegyria
ulerythema
ulitis
ulocace
ulocarcinoma
Cancer of the gums.

It is often associated with the use of smokeless (chewing) tobacco. Diagnosis is by observation and confirmed by biopsy.

Treatment may include radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery.

uloglossitis
Inflammation of the gingivae (the gums) and the tongue.
ulorrhagia
Hemorrhage (bleeding) from the gingivae (gums).
ulorrhagy
ulorrhea, ulorrhagia
Hemorrhage from the gingivae (gums of the teeth).
ulotomy
1. Incision of scar tissue.
2. Incision of the gums.
ulotripsis
Revitalization of the gingivae (gums of the mouth) by massage.