Ch1 Vocab (Color of Lesion)

Question 1

Colors

Answer 1

Red, pink, salmon, white, blue-black, gray, brown, and black are the colors used most frequently to describe oral lesions; they can be used to identify specific lesions and may also be incorporated into general descriptions.

Question 2

Erythema

Answer 2

An abnormal redness of the mucosa or gingiva

Question 3

Pallor

Answer 3

Paleness of the skin or mucosal tissues