Chapter 20 Definitions Flashcards
occlusion
the process of closing or being closed
malocclusion
a deviation in the normal alignment of two opposable tissues (eg, the mandible and maxilla)
mastication
the chewing of food
bell’s palsy
inhibition of the facial nerve secondary to trauma or disease, resulting in flaccidity of the facial muscles. In individuals suffering from Bell’s Palsy, the face on the involved side appears elongated
upper respiratory infection (URI)
a categorical term encompassing a wide range of viral or bacterial infectiosn of the nasal pathway, pharyns, and/or bronchi. The common cold is a form of URI
vertigo
dizziness
sinusitis
inflammation of the nasal sinus
epistaxis
a nosebleed
dental caries
a destructive disease of the teeth; cavities
trigeminal neuralgia
a painful condition involving cranial nerve V, with possible motor involvement to one side of the mouth and paresthesia in the cheek
gingivitiws
inflammation of the gums
flexible collodion
a mixture of ether, alcohol, cellulose, and camphor that dries to form a firm, protective layer
tinnitus
ringing in the ears
cerumen
a reddish-brown wax formed in the auditory meatus
carotid sinus
an area near the common carotid artery that, when stimulated, results in vasodilation and a lowering of the heart rate. When this occurs suddenly, unconsciousness may occur
