Semester two Flashcards
1
Q
fibrosis
A
healing process in which connective fibrous tissue replaces specialised tissue
2
Q
exacerbation
A
acute increase in the severity of a problem or illness
3
Q
atopy
A
genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases
4
Q
hyperplastic
A
increase in organic tissue due to cell proliferation
5
Q
vibrating line
A
imaginary line drawn between soft and hard palate marking division between moveable tissues and immoveable tissues supported by bone
6
Q
insidious onset
A
gradual , slow with no obvious initial symptoms
