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| Gums | |
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| Term | Gums |
| Short definition | ginger (JIN-Jer) A single-rooted herb used in cooking and by some cultures to treat nausea, vomiting, and certain other ailments. It is being studied to treat nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
gums - (pronounced) (JIN-jih-vuh) The tissues of the upper and lower jaw that surround the base of the tooth. Also called gums
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