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Chapter 25 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A.m care | Care given in the early morning |
| Caries | Tooth decay or cavities |
| Dentures | Artificial teeth |
| Halitosis | Bad breath |
| Oral hygiene | Care of the mouth and teeth |
| Periodontal disease | Potentially serious condition that damage the soft tissue and bone that supports teeth |
| P.m care | Bedtime care |
| anticoagulant | medications that thin's blood and increase the risk of bleeding |
| bridging | lifting or support a body part |
| foot board | A device placed between the mattress and bed |
| foot drop | type of contracture |