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CNA Chapter 12
Personal Care
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| additive | a substance added to another substance, changing its effect. |
| axilla | underarm or armpit area. |
| bridge | a type of dental appliance that replaces missing or pulled teeth. |
| dandruff | excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp. |
| edentulous | lacking teeth; toothless. |
| gingivitis | inflammation of the gums. |
| grooming | practices to care for oneself, such as caring for fingernails and hair. |
| halitosis | bad breath. |
| hygiene | practices to keep the body clean. |
| partial bath | bath that includes washing the face, underarms, hands, and perineal area. |
| pediculosis | an infestation of lice. |
| periodontitis | gum disease. |
| plaque | a substance that accumulates on the teeth in a film and deposits on the teeth that are filled with bacteria; may cause gum disease and loose teeth if not removed. |
| Dentures | Artificial Teeth |
| Edema | Swelling in body tissues caused by excess fluid |
| Tartar | Hard deposits on the teeth that are filled with bacteria may cause gum disease, and loose teeth, if not removed |