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oral health
words/meanings
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| candidiasis | superficial infection caused by yeastlike fungus |
| carcinoma | malignent tumor in epithelial tissue |
| biopsy | removal of tissue from living patients for diagnostic examination |
| abscess | localized area of pus oringinating from an infection |
| acute inflammation | minimal and short-lasting injury to tissue |
| ecchymosis | technical term for bruising |
| cyst | closed cell or pouch with a definite wall |
| congenital disorder | disorders that are present at birth |
| chronic inflammation | continuous injury or irritation to tissue |
| cellulitis | inflammation of cellular or connective tissue |
| hematoma | swelling or mass of blood collected in one area or organ |
| granuloma | a granular tumor or growth |
| glossitis | inflammation of the tongue |
| erosion | wearing away of tissue |
| inflammation | protective response of the tissue to irritation or injury |
| lesion | an area of pathology |
| leukemia | a progressive disease in which the bone marrow produces an increased number of abnormal white blood cells |
| leukoplakia | fromation of white spots on the oral mucosa |
| lichen planus | benign chronic disease that affects the skin and oral mucosa |
| cellulitis | inflammation of the cellular or connective tissue |
| methamphetamine | potent central nervous system stimulant |
| sarcoma | malignant tumor in the connective tissue |
| lymphadenpathy | disease or swelling of the lymph nodes |
| chronic inflammation | continuous injury or irritation to tissue |
| metastasize | to spread from one part of the body to another |
| lymphoma | malignant disorder of the lymphoid tissue |
| meth mouth | rampant tooth decay caused by heavy use of methamphetamines |
| pathology | the study of disease |
| petechia | small red pin point spots on the skin or mucosa membrane |
| xerostomia | dryness of the mouth, caused by reduction of saliva |
| succedaneous teeth | permanent teeth that replace primary teeth |
| secondary palate | the final palate formed during embryonic development |
| secondary cementum | cementum that is formed on the apical side of the root |
| specialized mucosa | mucosa membrane on the tongue in the form of lingual papillae |
| stratified squamous epithelium | layers of flat,formed epithelium |
| radicular pulp | the other portion of pulp known as root pulp |
| pulp chamber | the space occupied by pulp |
| prism | a calcified column or rod |
| zygote | fertilized egg |
| stomodeum | the primitive mouth |
| tooth buds | enlargements produced by the formation of dental lamina |
| tertiary dentin | dentin that forms in response to irritation |
| primary palate | the shelf that seperates the oral and nasal cavities |
| primary dentin | dentin that forms before eruption and that makes up the bulk of the tooth |
| primary cementum | cementum that covers the root tooth |
| prenatal development | starts at pregnancy and ends at birth |
| preimplantation period | stage of development that occurs during the first week after fertilization |
| periodontium | structures that surround, support and are attached to the teeth |
| osteoclasts | cells that resorb bone |
| osteoblast | cells that form bone |
| odontogenesis | formation of new teeth |
| odontoblasts | cells that form dentin |
| lamina dura | thin, compact bone that lines the alveolar socket |
| pulp chamber | space occupied by pulp |
| specialized mucosa | mucosa membrane on the tongue in the form of lingual papillae |
| preimplantation period | stage of development that occurs during the first week after fertilization |
| odontogenesis | formation of new teeth |
| primary dentin | dentin that forms before eruption, and makes up the bulk of the tooth |
| primary palate | a shelf that seperates the oral and nasal cavities |
| secondary palate | the final palate formed during embryonic development |
| stomodeum | primitive mouth |
| succedaneous teeth | permanent teeth that replace primary teeth |
| prenatal development | stage of development that starts at pregnancy and ends at bith |
| secondary cementum | cementum that is formed on the apical side of the root |
| zygote | fertilized egg |
| osteoblasts | cells that form bone |
| tooth buds | enlargements produced by the formation of dental lamina |
| Radicular pulp | the other portion of pulp known as root pulp |
| periodontium | structures that surround, support, and are attached to the teeth |
| odontoblasts | cells the form dentin |
| osteoclasts | cells that resorb bone |
| prism | calcified columns or rods |
| stratified squamous epithelium | layers of flat formed epithelium |
| tertiary dentin | dentin that forms in response to irritation |
| gestation | stage of development that starts at fertilization and ends at birth |
| Histology | the study of the structure and function of body tissue on a microscopic level |
| mandibular arch | lower jaw |
| hydroxyapatite | mineral compound that is the principal inorganic component of bone and teeth |
| modeling | bone changes that involve deposition and resorption of bone |
| meiosis | reproductive cell production that ensures the correct number of chromosomes |
| lining mucosa | mucosa membrane that covers the inside of the cheek, vestibule, lips, soft palate, and the underside of the tongue |
| Masticatory mucosa | oral mucosa that covers the hard palate, dorsum, of the tongue and gingiva |
| Cortical plate | dense outer covering of spongy bone that makes up the central part of the alveolar process |
| primary cementum | cementum that covers the root of the tooth and is formed outward of the CEJ for the full length of the root |
| dental lamina | thickened band of epithelium that follows the curve of each developing arch |
| Hunter-schreger bands | alternating light and dark bands in the enamel that are produced when enamel prisms intertwine or change direction |
| hyoid arch | the second branchial arch, that forms the styloid process,stapes of the ear, stylohyoid ligament and part of the hyoid bone |
| striae of retzius | incremental rings that represent variations in deposition of the enamel matrix during tooth formation |
| enamel tufts | the uncalcified ends of groups of enamel prisms |
| exfoliation | the normal process of shedding the primary teeth |
| fetal period | stage of development starts at the beginning of the ninth week and ends at birth |
| fibroblasts | type of cell in connective tissue responsible for the formation of the intercellular substance of pulp |
| remodeling | growth and change in shape of existing bone that involves deposition resorption of bone |
| resorption | the body's processes of eliminating existing bone or hard tissue structure |
| secondary dentin | dentin that forms after eruption and continues at a very slow rate through the life of the tooth |
| alveolar socket | cavity within the alveolar process that surrounds the root of the tooth |
| cementum | specialized calcified connective tissue that covers the anatomic root of the tooth |
| alveolar crest | highest point of the alveolar ridge |
| ameloblasts | cells that form enamel |
| anatomic crown | portion of the tooth that is covered with enamel |
| apex | tapered end of each root tip |
| apic foramen | Natural opening in the root |
| cementoblasts | cells that form cementum |
| cementoclasts | cells that resorn cementum |
| clinical crown | the portion of the tooth that is visible in the oral cavity |
| conception | union of the male sperm and the female ovum |
| coronal pulp | part that lies within the crown portion of the tooth |
| dental papilla | gingivae between the teeth |
| dental sac | connective tissue that envelops the developing tooth |
| dentin | hard portion of the root that surrounds the pulp |
| dentinal tubules | microscopic canals found in dentin |
| deposition | the process by which the body adds new bone |
| enamel lamellae | thin, leaflike structures that extend from the enamel surface toward the dentinalenamel juction |
| enamel organ | part of a developing tooth destined to produce enamel |
| enamel spindles | the ends of odontoblasts that extend across the destinoenamel juction a short distance into the enamel |
| embryo | an organism in the earliest stages of development |
| embryology | the study of prenatal development |
| embryonic period | stage of development that occurs from the beginning of the second week to the end of the eighth week |
| dentinal fiber | fibers found in dentinal tubules |
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