Hygiene chapter 33 Flashcards
1
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alopecia
A
loss of scalp hair
2
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apocrine glands
A
located at axillae and genital area, little thermoregulation
3
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bactericidal
A
bacteria killing
4
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callus
A
thickening of layer of skin, area rubbed often
5
Q
cerumen
A
ear wax
6
Q
cleansing baths
A
for hygiene purposes
7
Q
corn
A
a circular painful raised area on the toe or foot
8
Q
cross contamination
A
transfer of bacteria from one surface to another
9
Q
dandruff
A
scaling of scalp
10
Q
dental caries
A
cavities
11
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eccrine glands
A
sweat they produce cools body
12
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fissures
A
deep grooves that occur because of drying
13
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gingiva
A
gum
14
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gingivitis
A
red swollen gum
15
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hirsutism
A
excessive growth of hair on face
