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MeSH Heading: Fibromatosis, Gingival
Tree Number(s): C07.465.525.304; C07.465.714.258.428.200; C07.650.525.304; C16.131.850.525.304
Unique ID: D005351
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005351
Annotation: non-neoplastic; do not use /‌congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES
Scope Note: Generalized or localized diffuse fibrous overgrowth of the gingival tissue, usually transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait, but some cases are idiopathic and others produced by drugs. The enlarged gingiva is pink, firm, and has a leather-like consistency with a minutely pebbled surface and in severe cases the teeth are almost completely covered and the enlargement projects into the oral vestibule. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Entry Term(s): Fibromatosis Gingivae; Gingival Fibromatosis
Public MeSH Note: 97; was FIBROMATOSIS GINGIVAE 1965-96
History Note: 97; was FIBROMATOSIS GINGIVAE 1965-96
Date Established: 1965/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 1999/11/03

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immunology (IM)

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microbiology (MI)

mortality (MO)

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pathology (PA)

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prevention & control (PC)

psychology (PX)

radiotherapy (RT)

rehabilitation (RH)

surgery (SU)

therapy (TH)

urine (UR)

veterinary (VE)

virology (VI)

Concept UI: M0008448
Scope Note: Generalized or localized diffuse fibrous overgrowth of the gingival tissue, usually transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait, but some cases are idiopathic and others produced by drugs. The enlarged gingiva is pink, firm, and has a leather-like consistency with a minutely pebbled surface and in severe cases the teeth are almost completely covered and the enlargement projects into the oral vestibule. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Terms: Fibromatosis, Gingival Preferred Term
Term UI T016338
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1965); Fibromatosis Gingivae
Term UI T016336
Date09/06/1995
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1997); Gingival Fibromatosis
Term UI T016337
Date09/06/1995
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1997)

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