Chapter 17

Question 1

Abscess

Answer 1

Localized area of pus originating from a bacterial infection

Question 2

acute inflammation

Answer 2

minimal and short lasting response to injury of tissue

Question 3

biopsy

Answer 3

procedure to remove tissue or sample of cells for diagnostic purpose

Question 4

candidiasis

Answer 4

infection caused by a yeast like fungus (thrush)

Question 5

carcinoma

Answer 5

type of cancer that begins in the epithelial tissue of skin and tissue that lines internal organs

Question 6

cellulitis

Answer 6

serious bacterial skin infection that causes inflammation of cellular or connective tissue

Question 7

chronic inflammation

Answer 7

slow long term inflation lasting for prolonged periods

Question 8

congenital disorders

Answer 8

disorders or conditioned that is present at birth

Question 9

cyst

Answer 9

fluid filled sac that can occur in tissue in any part of the body

Question 10

ecchymosis

Answer 10

medical term for bruise

Question 11

erosion

Answer 11

wearing away of tissue or tooth structure by physical or chemical action

Question 12

glossitis

Answer 12

condition in which the tounge becomes inflamed and swollen

Question 13

granuloma

Answer 13

area of inflimation often in response to a local irritant. has tumor like apperance

Question 14

hetatoma

Answer 14

swelling or mass of blood collected outside of a blood vessel, commonly caused by a disease or trauma

Question 15

inflammation

Answer 15

body immune response to irritation or injury

Question 16

lesion

Answer 16

area of abnormal tissue which can benign or maligant

Question 17

leukemia

Answer 17

type of cancer that affects the blood specifically the white blood cells, bone marrow, and lymphactic

Question 18

leukoplakia

Answer 18

formation of white spots or patches on the tounge cheeks and oral mucosa

Question 19

lichen

Answer 19

inflammatory begign skin condition that affects the skin and oral mucosa appears as flat topped pink or purple bumps

Question 20

lymphadenopathy

Answer 20

disease or swelling of lymph nodes

Question 21

lymphoma

Answer 21

type of cancer that affects the immune system

Question 22

metastasize

Answer 22

to spread from one part of the body to another

Question 23

methamphetamine

Answer 23

highly addictive and illegal drug that can be used as a central nervous stimulant but mainly used as a recreational drug

Question 24

meth mouth

Answer 24

the rampant tooth decay caused by heavy meth use

Question 25

patholgy

Answer 25

study and diagnosis of disease

Question 26

petechaie

Answer 26

small, pinpoint red spots that appear on the skin or in a mucous or serioud membrane

Question 27

sarcoma

Answer 27

term used for a broad group of cancers that begin in the bones and soft tissue

Question 28

tori

Answer 28

bony growth within the oral cavity

Question 29

xerostomia

Answer 29

dry mouth