Terminology - 5

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To represent in words what is seen, heard, smelled etcetera

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Description

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skill and ease in using the hands

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Dexterity

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a space between the teeth, the space between maxilary central incisors is called the central…

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Diastema

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any abnormal angulations or curve in the root or crown of a tooth

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Dilaceration

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the back surface of any structure. The opposite is ventral.

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Dorsal/dorsum

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Any abnormal development or growth characterized by cel variations in size, shape and organization.

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Dysplasia

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caused by faulty nutrition

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Dystrophic

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Small flat hemorrhagic patch, better known as a bruise on the skin or mucous membrane

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Ecchymosis

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The outer embryonic germ layer that forms skin, salivary glands, hair, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, nerves etc.

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Ectoderm

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swelling of tissue due to the accumulation of fluid in the tissues.

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Edema/edematous

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open space immediately under the contact point of adjacent teeth.

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Embrasure

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The study of prenatal development

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Embryology

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a lung disorder in which the bronchioles become plugged with mucous and lose their elasticity which eventually causes difficulty with breathing.

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Emphysema

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surounded by a capsule of fibrous connective tissue.

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Encapsulated

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The inner germ layer of an embryo which wil give rise to the epithelial lining or organs such as the digestive tract, liver, lungs and pancreas

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Endoderm/Entoderm

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protein which aids in increasing the speed of reactions in many cells and systems of the body.

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Enzyme

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is a hormone secreted by the adrenal medula. It is a stimulator of the sympathetic nervous system. It causes many reactions such as increasing blood pressure and stimulating the heart muscles. It also relaxes bronchial smooth muscle. In dentistry it is used to constrict blood flow in the oral tissues.

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Epinephrine

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The cellular covering of internal and external body surfaces.

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Epithelium

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The science of adjusting the design of tools, equipment, tasks and environments for safe, comfortable and effective human use

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Ergonomics

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the loss of tooth structure due ot chemical agents.

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Erosion

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redness of the skin due to congestion of the capillaries

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Erythema

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a red blood cell

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Erythrocyte

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a condition of the mucous membranes characterized by erythematous popular lesions.

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Erythroplakia

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The cause of a disease or disorder; could be genetic, physical, biochemical, microbiologic etc

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Etiology

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shedding; loss of a primary tooth for example

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Exfoliate