oral pathology Flashcards
ankyloglossia
tonngue tie
what teeth are most often affected by ankylosis
deciduous molars
biopsy
procedure to remove tissue or sample of cells for diagnostic purpose
candidiasis
infection caused by a yeast like fungus
aka thrush
carcinoma
type of cancer that begins in the epithelial tissue of skin and tissue that lines the internal organs
cellulitis
serious bacterial skin infection that causes inflammation of cellular and connective tissue
Congenital disorders
disorders or condition that is present at birth
cyst
fluid filled sac that can occur in tissues in any part of the body
ecchymosis
bruise
glossitis
inflammation and swelling of the tongue
granuloma
area of inflammation often in response to a local irritant
Looks like a tumour
hematoma
swelling or mass of blood collected outside a blood vessel
inflammation
the body’s response to irritation or injury
lesion
area of abnormal which can be benign or malignant
leukemia
cancer that affects the blood
(leukocytes bone marrow and lymphatic system)
leukoplakia
formation of white spots or patches on the tongue, cheeks, and oral mucosa
lichen planus
inflammatory benign skin condition that affects the skin
looks like flat topped pink or purple bumps
lymphadenopathy
disease or swelling of the lymph nodes
lymphoma
type of cancer that affects the immune system
metastasize
to spread (disease) from one part of the body to another
methamphetamine
highly addictive drug that can be used as a central nervous system stimulant
meth mouth
informal name for rampant tooth decay caused by heavy methamphetamine use
pathology
study and diagnosis of disease
petechiae
small pinpoint red spots that appear on the skin or in a mucous or serous membrane
sarcoma
term used for a broad group of cancers that begin on the bones and soft tissue
tori
bony growth in the oral cavity
xerostomia
dryness of the mouth caused by reduction of saliva
hypoxia
low oxygen levels in the brain
can cause fainting
