Final Vocab Flashcards
Osteoporosis:
Age-related disorder characterized by decreased bone mass, causing bones to be more susceptible to fracture
Papillae:
Epithelium surrounding taste buds; papillae appear on the
tongue as little red dots, or raised bumps, and are most prevalent on
the dorsal epithelium.
Parotitis:
Inflammation of the parotid gland.
Pellagra:
Deficiency resulting from inadequate intake of niacin, which
results in the four Ds (diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, and death).
Periodontal disease
Infections and lesions affecting tissues that form the
attachment apparatus of a tooth or teeth.
Periodontitis:
Inflammatory process involving interproximal and
marginal areas of two or more adjacent teeth.
Peristalsis
Involuntary rhythmic waves of contraction traveling the length
of the alimentary tract.
Petechia
Small, pinpoint, round red spot caused by
submucous hemorrhage.
Pica:
Abnormal consumption of specific food and nonfood substances,
such as dirt, clay, starch, or ice; occurs more frequently during
pregnancy.
Premature:
Born before the state of maturity, occurring with a gestational
age (length of pregnancy) of less than 37 weeks
Protease:
An enzyme that begins the process of digesting dietary proteins.
Purging:
Use of laxatives, enemas, emetics, diuretics, or exercise to negate
effects of overindulgence
Remineralization:
Restoration or return of calcium, phosphates, and other
minerals into areas that have been damaged, as by incipient caries,
abrasion, or erosion.
Renin:
Enzyme synthesized in the kidney; released in response to low
blood pressure.
Rickets:
Condition resulting from vitamin D deficiency, especially in
infancy and childhood; causes disturbance of normal bone formation.
Sarcopenia:
Progressive loss of muscle mass, strength, and function due
to the aging process.
Suppuration:
Discharge or formation of pus.
Thromboembolism:
Plug or clot in a blood vessel formed by coagulation
of blood.
24- hour recall:
A method of assessing everything a person has consumed
(foods, supplements, and beverages) in a 24-hour period; may or may
not reflect a typical day.
Vitamins:
General term for numerous related organic, noncaloric
substances present in foods in small amounts
Xerostomia:
Dryness of the mouth resulting from inadequate salivary
secretion.
Xylitol:
Sugar alcohol used as a sugar substitute; considered a nutritive
sweetener; provides four calories per gram.
Abrasion .
A permanent reduction of tooth surface, that is caused by pathologic tooth wear