Hygiene chapter 33 Flashcards
alopecia
loss of scalp hair
apocrine glands
located at axillae and genital area, little thermoregulation
bactericidal
bacteria killing
callus
thickening of layer of skin, area rubbed often
cerumen
ear wax
cleansing baths
for hygiene purposes
corn
a circular painful raised area on the toe or foot
cross contamination
transfer of bacteria from one surface to another
dandruff
scaling of scalp
dental caries
cavities
eccrine glands
sweat they produce cools body
fissures
deep grooves that occur because of drying
gingiva
gum
gingivitis
red swollen gum
hirsutism
excessive growth of hair on face
hygiene
science of health and it maintence
ingrown toenail
growing inward of the nail into the soft tissue, result of improper nail trimming
lanugo
wooley hair or down on should, back, sacrum, and earlobes of unborn child
pediculosis
lice
periodontal disease
disorder of area supporting the teeth
plantar wart
on sole of foot
plaque
invisible film of bacteria on teeth
pyorrhea
advanced periodontal disease
sebum
oily substance that lubricates skin
scabies
contagious skin infection of mites
sudoriferous glands
all over body also known as sweat glands
sweat glands
apocrine or eccrine
tartar
visible hard deposit on teeth
therapeutic baths
physical reasons, medicated bath
ticks
small brown parasite
tinea pedis
athletes foot, ringworm of foot
xerostomia
dry mouth as a result of low saliva
