A patient visits a dentist's office for a routine examination. She is told she has inflammation of her gums. The term for this condition is:
A) cheilitis
B) gingivitis
C) glossitis
D) stomatitis

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Gingivitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the gums. Cheilitis is inflammation of the lips, glossitis is inflammation of the tongue, and stomatitis is inflammation of the mouth.

A Patient Visits a Dentist's Office for a Routine Examination