HOPE Ch.14 Vocab
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| enamel | the hardest material in your body, covers a tooth's crown.
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| cementum | covers a tooth's root and helps anchor the tooth to the jawbone.
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| dentin | a living material that makes up the majority of a tooth; under the enamel and cementum.
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| pulp | a soft tissue that fills the center of each tooth.
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| malocclusion | a condition in which the upper and lower teeth do not meet properly; improper bite.
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| orthodontist | specialists who correct the position of jaws and teeth.
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| halitosis | the condition of bad breath.
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| plaque | bacteria that adhere to your teeth in a sticky film.
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| tartar | a hardened material formed from plaque that has not been removed within 48 hours; irritates the gums.
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| periodontal disease | gum disease caused by plaque and tartar.
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| epidermis | the outer most layer of skin
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| keratin | a protein dead skin cells contain that makes the skin tough and waterproof
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| melanin | a dark pigment that gives skin some of its color
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| dermis | the tough, elastic layer of skin that lies below the epidermis
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| pore | a tiny opening in the skin
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| follicles | structures that strands of hair grow in
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| sebaceous glands | oil is secreted into follicles by these.
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| melanoma | a deadly form of skin cancer
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| acne | forms from excess oil and dead cells plugging a hair follicle
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| dermatologist | a doctor who specializes in treating skin problems.
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| eczema | a condition in which an area of skin becomes red, swollen, hot, and itchy.
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| cornea | the clear layer of tissue that covers the front of the eye.
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| pupil | the opening through which light enters the eye
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| iris | circular structure that surrounds the pupil and regulates its size.
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| lens | flexible structure that focuses light
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| retina | a layer of cells that line the back of the eye
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| optometrist | professional who provides eye and vision care.
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| eardrum | a thin membrane at the end of the ear canal. It vibrates when sound vibrations strike it.
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| cochlea | coiled tube filled with fluid
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| semicircular canals | structures that send information to your brain about the movements of your head.
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| Audiologists | professionals who are trained to evaluate hearing and treat hearing loss.
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