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Oral Pathology
CH 17- Oral Pathology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Term for a localized area of pus originating from a bacterial infection. | Abscess |
| Term for a minimal and short-lasting response to injury of tissue. | Acute Inflammation |
| The procedure to remove tissue or sample of cells for diagnostic purpose. | Biopsy |
| An infection caused by a yeast-like fungus; also referred to as thrush. | Candidiasis |
| The type of cancer that begins in the epithelial tissue of skin and tissue that lines internal organs. | Carcinoma |
| A serious bacterial skin infection that causes inflammation of cellular or connective tissue. | Cellulitis |
| A slow long-term inflammation lasting for prolonged periods. | Chronic Inflammation |
| A disorder or condition that is present at Birth. | Congenital |
| A fluid-filled sac that can occur in tissues in any part of the body. | Cyst |
| The medical term for a bruise. | Ecchymosis |
| Term for wearing away, can be used for tooth or tissue structure. | Erosion |
| The condition in which the tongue becomes inflamed and swollen. | Glossitis |
| Term for an area of inflammation, often in response to a local irritant. | Granuloma |
| Term for a swelling or mass of blood collected outside of a blood vessel. | Hematoma |
| The body's immune response to irritation or injury. | Inflammation |
| Term for an area of abnormal tissue, which can be benign or malignant, | Lesion |
| The type of cancer that affects the white blood cells, bone marrow, and lymphatic system. | Leukemia |
| Term for the formation of white spots or patches on the tongue, cheeks, and oral mucosa. | Leukoplakia |
| Term for inflammatory benign skin condition that affects the skin and oral mucosa; appears as flat-topped pink or purple bumps. | Lichen Planus |
| Disease or swelling of the lymph nodes. | Lymphadenopathy |
| A type of cancer that affects the immune system. | Lymphoma |
| To spread from 1 part of the body to another. | Metastasize |
| Term for a highly addictive and illegal drug that can be used as a central nervous stimulant, but mainly as a recreational drug. | Methamphetamine |
| The informal name for the rampant tooth decay caused by heavy meth use. | Meth Mouth |
| Inflammatory change in the oral mucosa that takes on a whitish appearance. | Mucositis |
| Study and diagnosis of disease. | Pathology |
| Small, pinpoint red spots that appear on the skin or in a mucous or serous membrane. | Petechiae |
| Term used for a broad group of cancers that begin in the bones and soft tissue. | Sarcoma |
| Bony growth within the oral cavity. | Tori |
| Dryness of the mouth caused by reduction of saliva. | Xerostomia |
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