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HOSA Set 1 (141 words) Flashcards

1
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Maximum Permissible Dose (MPD)

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highest rate of radiation exposure

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Roentgen (R)

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basic unit of exposure to radiation; C/kg

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Rad (radiation absorbed dose)

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unit of absorbed radiation; Gy

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Rem (roentgen equivalent measure)

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unit of radiation needed to produced same biological effect of one R; Sv

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Erythema Dose

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radiation overdose that produces redness of the skin

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Dosimeter

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device to measure the amount of stray/secondary radiation

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Lead Barriers, Shields

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device that blocks out scattered radiation

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Phantom

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device used for practice in learning radiation-exposure techniques; Dexter

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Express Contract

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Verbal or written words that are agreed on in an established contract

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Liner applicator

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To place calcium hydroxide or glass ionomer in cavity preparation.

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Amalgam plugger

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used to pack amalgam into tooth

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Sterilize

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the process where ALL forms of life are completely destroyed. This includes all microorganisms; bacteria, fungi, viruses and bacterial spores. (Eg - autoclave, chemical vapor sterilization and dry heat sterilization)

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Disinfect

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the process where SOME forms of microorganisms are destroyed. it does not destroy spores and resistant viruses.

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Sanitize

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the process that cleans and destroys FEW microorganisms

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Distal

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farthest from the midline

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Root Canal Therapy

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process of removing pulp of a tooth and filling it with an inert material.

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palate

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hard and soft tissue forming the roof of the mouth

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Broad-spectrum activity

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capable of killing a wide variety of microbes

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Bioburden

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any visible organic debris, blood saliva and other body fluids

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Unerupted tooth

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a tooth that has not pushed through the gum and assumed its correct position in the dental arch

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quadrant

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1/2 of one dental arch

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abfraction

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loss of tooth surface in cervical area

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ameloblast

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enamel forming cells

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angle of the mandible

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area from which the ramus ascends on the lower border of the mandible

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apex

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root end of tooth

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biteblock

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device used to hold radiation film in mouth for exposure

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biteloop

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encircles periapical film

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buccinator

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principal cheek muscle

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cnaliculi

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small channels or canals may be present in cementum

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candidiasis

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infection of mouth, thrush

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31
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cantilever bridge

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only one side of device attatched

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cheilosis

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inflammation of lips

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cingulum

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smooth, convex, or rounded bump on lingual of maxillary anteriors

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clasp

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extension of partial appliance that grasps surrounding teeth for support

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commisure

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corner of the mouth where the lips meet

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36
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complex cavity

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decay involving more than two surfaces of a tooth

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37
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compound

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nonelastic impression material used in edentulous impressions

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38
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condyloid

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posterior growth on ramus of the mandible

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39
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coping

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thin covering placed over remaining tooth surface

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40
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core buildup

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use of synthetic material to enlarge tooth core area to provide support for a crown

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cortical plate

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outer bone layer growth of alveolar bone

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crepitus

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grinding, joint abrasion

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43
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cuspid

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third tooth posterior of the midline, also called canine, eye tooth

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44
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cuticle

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tissue layer covering tooth surface

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45
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Nasmyth’s membrane

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tissue layer covering tooth surface

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46
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denticle

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small tooth growth, pulp stone

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47
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embrasure

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v-shaped tooth gap between contact area and gingival crest

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48
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fontanel

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baby’s soft spot literally “little fountain”

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49
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genioplasty

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plastic surgery of the chin or cheek

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50
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gnarled enamel

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enamel rods twisting and curving within enamel tissue

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51
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gomphosis

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holding and anchoring action of a tooth in its socket

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52
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Hawley appliance

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orthodontic appliance to maintain space after correction

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53
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heterodont

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teeth of various shapes

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54
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hyoid

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small bone in neck area “Adam’s apple”

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55
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incipient caries

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beginning decay

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56
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incisor

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cutting, anterior tooth

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lacuna

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small open space in cementum

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lamellae

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developmental imperfections of the enamel extending to the dentin

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Maryland bridge

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bridge cemented to adjacent teeth

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masseter

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muscle of mastication that closes the mouth

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mentalis

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chin muscle that moves chin tissue and raises the lower lip

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parotid

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largest salivary gland located near the ear

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pontic

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artificial tooth part of a bridge

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prophy

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professional tooth cleaning

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ptosis

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drooping or sagging of organ, “witch’s chin”

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resin

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plastic type material used for dental appliances

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resorption

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removal of hard tooth surface and degeneration of root tissues retromolar

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Sharpey’s fibers

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periodontal ligaments that attatch and hold the tooth

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simple cavity

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decay on only one surface

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smile line

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amount of tooth space viewed when patient is smiling

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symphysis

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center of mandible

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denture

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an artificial substitute for missing natural teeth

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inventory

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an itemized compilation of materials on hand

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dosage

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the amount of a medicine administered

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stable

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bone and soft tissue closing the space encompassedby the upper alveolar arch

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crevice

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a narrow opening due to a fissure or crack

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intubation

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insertion of a tube

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mulling

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final step of mixing dental amalgam

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infusion

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therapeutic introduction of a fluid into a vein

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distention

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a state of dilation

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leverage

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mechanical use of a lever

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penetration

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ability of radiation to extend down into and go through substances

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malposed

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in an abnormal position

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current

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a measure of the number of electrons per second that pass a given point on a conductor

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germicide

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substance capable of killing a wide variety of microorganisms

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respirator

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a device for giving artificial respiration

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ligate

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to bind or tie with a suture

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inspirator

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a form of inhaler or respirator

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astringent

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an agent that limits the secretions of glands

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hemisection

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complete sectioning through the crown of a tooth

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ejector

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a device used to remove debris and fluids; an aspirator

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extrusion

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movement of teeth beyond the natural coronal plane

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stomatitis

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inflammation of oral soft tissues

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deviation

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turning from a regular course

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emulsion

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a colloidal dispersion of one liquid in another

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sensory

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pertaining to sensation

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vasomotor

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causing expansion or contraction of blood vessel walls

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flexion

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bending of a joint; opposite of extension

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cathode

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a negative electrode from which electrons are emitted

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anode

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the electrically positive terminal of a roentgen ray tube

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diagnosis

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translation of data into a definition of a condition

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fibrillation

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local quivering of muscle fibers

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lentula

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a flexible spiral-wire insturments

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myoma

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a neoplasm characterized by muscle cells

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sublingual

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located beneath the tongue

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dentition

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the natural teeth in position in the dental arches

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cyst

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a pathologic space in bone or soft tissue containing fluid or semifluid material

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cognition

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higher mental process of understanding

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acidosis

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a acid-base imbalance of the body

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adenitis

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inflammation of glandular tissue

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halitosis

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bad breath

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spatulation

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manipulation of material with a spatula to mix it into a mass

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mandrel

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a shaft that holds any object to be rotated

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amalgam

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an alloy, one of the constituents of which is mercery

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cementum

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specialized connective tissue that covers the anatomic root of the tooth

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facet

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flattened, highly polished wear pattern on teeth

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osteotomy

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excision of all or a part of a bone

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resonance

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vibratory response to a frequency

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embolus

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a blood clot or other material that travels in the bloodstream and lodges in a vessel

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fricative

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a forceable speech sound

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antibody

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a specific substance that is produced by an animal as a reaction to the presence of an anitgen

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cannula

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a tube for insertion into the body

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tincture

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an alcoholic solution of a drug

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tragus

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prominence in front of the external ear opening

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asepsis

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free of viable pathogenic microorganisms

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curie

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a measurement of radioactivity

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hypertrophy

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enlargement of overgrowth of a part

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osteoplasty

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surgical modification of a bone

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calcium

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an element essential for bone and teeth

130
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glottis

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the vocal apparatus of the larynx

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detergent

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a cleanser

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metabolism

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the sum of chemical changes involved in the function of nutrition

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rale

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abnormal sound heard in the trachea, bronchi or lungs

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exrtrude

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to elevate.to move a tooth coronally

135
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parenteral

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not through the alimentary canal

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sputum

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matter ejected from the mouth

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buckling

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the crowding of anterior teeth in the dental arch

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sarcoma

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malignant neoplasm of connective tissue

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hepatitis

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inflammation of the liver

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dermatosis

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any disease of the skin

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localization

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restriction to a limited area

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