Pathology Terms

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Anomaly

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deviation from the normal anatomic structure, growth, development or function; an abnormality

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Benign

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The mild or non-threatening character of an illness or the non-malignant character of a neoplasm.

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Biopsy

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Process of removing tissue for histologic evaluation

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Cyst

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Pathological cavity, usually lined with epithelium, containing fluid or soft matter

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Edema

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(noun) a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.

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Edematous

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Edematous: (adjective) related to an accumulation of an excessive amount of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or body cavities

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Erythema

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(noun) redness of the skin or mucous membranes, caused by hyperemia (increased blood flow) in superficial capillaries. It occurs with any skin injury, infection, or inflammation

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Excision

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Surgical removal of bone or tissue.

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Exostoses

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Developmental, nonmalignant bony overgrowths. (singular is exostosis)

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Induration/indurated

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Abnormally hard/hardened, sclerosis

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Lymphadenitis

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Inflammation of a lymph node or nodes

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Macule

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Circumscribed area of any size characterized by its flatness and usually distinguished from surrounding skin by its coloration; Circumscribed change in the color of skin that is neither raised nor depressed; completely flat and can only be appreciated by visual inspection and not by touch.

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Malignant

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Having the properties of dysplasia, invasion, and metastasis.

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Nodule

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Elevated solid area more than 5 mm across; a raised solid lesion more than 1 cm. and may be in the epidermis, dermis, or subcutaneous tissue

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Palpation

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A phase of the examination procedure in which the sense of touch is used to gather data essential for diagnosis

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Parulis

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a localizes abscess of the gingiva, please don’t call it a gum boil

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Pedunculated

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A cyst or polyp that is supported by an elongated stalk of tissue; on a stalk or has a narrow base compared to the body of the lesion (like a mushroom)

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Petechiae

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Minute hemorrhages into skin, mucous membranes, or serosal surfaces

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Plaque

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Elevated flat-topped area, usually more than 5 mm across; a solid, raised, flat-topped lesion greater than 1 cm. in diameter (analogous to the geological formation, the plateau)

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Purulence

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containing or discharging pus (one “s”)

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Pustule

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Discrete pus-filled raised area

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Serous

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Thin or watery fluid

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Stomatitis

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Generalized oral lesions, such as vesicles, bullae, erosions, or ulcers commonly found in patients in debilitated health or suffering from an autoimmune disorder; Inflammation of the membranes of the mouth.

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Supernumerary teeth

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Extra erupted or unerupted teeth that resemble teeth of normal shape.

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Suppuration

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the process of forming pus

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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)

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The connecting hinge mechanism between the base of the skull (temporal bone) and the lower jaw (mandible).

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Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD or TMJD)

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Abnormal functioning of temporomandibular joint; also refers to symptoms arising in other areas secondary to the dysfunction.

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Tori

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Plural form of torus

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Torus

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A benign bone growth occurring in the lingual surface of the mandibular condyle and occasionally at the palatal midline; A bony elevation or protuberance of bone. Also called an exostosis(es)

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Traumatic Ulcer

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A localized area on the skin or mucosa in which the surface epithelium has been destroyed as a result of trauma

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Tumor

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A swelling caused by abnormal cell growth

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Ulcer

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(noun) An open break in the skin or mucosa (ulceration, ulcerate, ulcerated, ulcerating)

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Vesicle

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Fluid-filled raised area 5mm or less across; raised lesions less than 1 cm. in diameter that are filled with clear fluid

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Xerostomia

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Decreased salivary secretion that produces a dry and sometimes burning sensation of the oral mucosa and/or cervical caries; Dry mouth.