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Definition of gumboil

gumboil

/ˈɡʌmˌbɔɪl/
gum · boil
Plural:gumboils
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gumboil Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, painful abscess or pus-filled swelling on the gum, typically caused by tooth decay, infection at the root of a tooth, or periodontal disease.

Example

"The dentist prescribed a course of antibiotics to clear up the painful gumboil before performing the root canal."

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• Nearby Words

gum
gumball
gumbo
gumboil
gumboot
gumdrop
gumlike

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 17th century as a compound of "gum" (from Old English goma, meaning palate or jaws) and "boil" (from Old English byl, meaning a swelling or pustule).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gumboil. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gumboil
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