Chapter 1

Question 1

Bulla(adjective, bullous; plural, bullae)

Answer 1

A circumscribed, elevated
lesion that is more than 5 mm in diameter, usually contains
serous fluid, and looks like a blister.

Question 2

Lobule (adjective, lobulated)

Answer 2

A segment or lobe that is a part of the

whole; these lobes sometimes appear fused together

Question 3

Macule

Answer 3

An area that is usually distinguished by a color different
from that of the surrounding tissue; it is flat and does not
protrude above the surface of the normal tissue. A freckle is an
example of a macule.

Question 4

Papule

Answer 4

A small, circumscribed lesion usually less than 1 cm in
diameter that is elevated or protrudes above the surface of
normal surrounding tissue.

Question 5

Pedunculated

Answer 5

Attached by a stemlike or stalklike base similar to

that of a mushroom

Question 6

Pustules

Answer 6

Variously sized circumscribed elevations containing pus.

Question 7

Sessile

Answer 7

Describing the base of a lesion that is flat or broad instead
of stemlike

Question 8

Vesicle

Answer 8

A small, elevated lesion less than 1 cm in diameter that

contains serous fluid.

Question 9

Unilocular

Answer 9

Having one compartment or unit that is well defined or outlined, as in a simple radical argument cyst.

Question 10

Well circumscribed

Answer 10

Term used to describe a lesion with borders that are specifically defined an in which one can clearly see the exact margins and extent.

Question 11

Anomaly

Answer 11

Something that deviates from what is standard or normal.

Question 12

Pallor

Answer 12

Paleness of the skin or mucosal tissues.

Question 13

Centimeter (cm)

Answer 13

One-hundredth of a meter; equivalent to a little less than one-half inch (0.393 inch). If a lesion is described as being 3 cm in size, it is really about one and a half inches.

Question 14

Millimeter (mm)

Answer 14

One-thousandth of a meter (a meter is equivalent to 39.3 inches); the periodontal probe is of great assistance in documenting the size or diameter of a lesion and is measured in millimeters.

Question 15

Corrugated

Answer 15

wrinkled

Question 16

Fissure

Answer 16

a cleft or groove, normal or otherwise showing prominent depth

Question 17

Papillary

Answer 17

resembling small, nipple-shaped projections or elevations found in clusters

Question 18

Palpation

Answer 18

The evaluation of a lesion by feeling it with the fingers to
determine the texture of the area the descriptive terms for
palpation are soft, firm, semifirm, and fluid filled (fluctuant); these
terms also describe the consistency of a lesion.

Question 19

Colors

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Erythema

Answer 20

An abnormal redness of the mucosa or gingiva

Question 21

Dysphagia

Answer 21

Difficulty swallowing

Question 22

Disphonia

Answer 22

Difficulty speaking

Question 23

Dyspnea

Answer 23

Difficulty breathing

Question 24

Smooth, Rough, Folded

Answer 24

Used to decribed the surface texture of a lesion

Question 25

Coalescence

Answer 25

Process by which parts of a whole join together, or fuse, to make one

Question 26

Diffuse

Answer 26

Describes a lesion with borders that are not well defined, making it impossible to detect the exact parameters of the lesion

Question 27

Multilocular

Answer 27

Describes a lesion that extends beyond the confines of one distinct area and is defined as many lobes or parts that are somewhat fused together, making up the entire lesion; a multilocular radiolucency is sometimes described as resembling soap bubbles.

Question 28

Radiolucent

Answer 28

Describes the black or dark areas on a radiograph; radiant energy can pass through these structures; less dense tissue such as the pulp is seen as a radiolucent structure.

Question 29

Radiolucent and radiopaque

Answer 29

Terms used to describe a mixture of light and dark areas within a lesion, usually denoting a stage in the development of a lesion.

Question 30

Radiopaque

Answer 30

Describes the light or white area on a radiograph that results from the inability of radiant energy to pass through the structure, the denser the structure, the lighter or whiter it appears on the radiograph

Question 31

Root resorption

Answer 31

Observes radiographically when the apex of the tooth appears shortened or blunted and irregularly shaped; occurs as a response to stimuli, which can include a cyst, tumor, or trauma.

Question 32

Scalloping Around The Root

Answer 32

A radiolucent lesion that extends between the roots, as seen in a traumatic bone cyst; this lesion appears to extend up the periodontal ligament

Question 33

Erythema

Answer 33

Redness of mucosa or gingiva

Question 34

Erythroplakia

Answer 34

Oral mucosa lesion that is a smooth red patch or velvety patch

Question 35

Leukoplakia

Answer 35

White plaque like lesion that cannot be rubbed off