| Term Name: | periodontium |
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| Synonyms: | paradentium, periodontal ligament, periodontal membrane, tooth supporting structure |
| Definition: | The tissues that invest or help to invest and support the teeth, including the periodontal ligament, gingivae, cementum, and alveolar and supporting bone[BTO]. |
| Ontology: | Cell Ontology [UBERON:0001758] |