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Ch.25 vocab
Ch. 25 Study Stack Vocabulary Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a.m. care | care given in the early morning when the patient first awakens |
| 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 damages the soft tissue and bone that support teeth |
| p.m. care | care given to prepare a patient for sleep |
| anticoagulant | medication that thins the blood and increases the risk of bleeding |
| bridging | supporting the body on either side of an affected area to relieve pressure on the area |
| foot board | appliance placed at the foot of the bed so that the feet rest firmly against it and are kept at right angles to the legs |
| foot drop | neurological problem that causes the foot to point downward |