Terminology - 5 Flashcards
To represent in words what is seen, heard, smelled etcetera
Description
skill and ease in using the hands
Dexterity
a space between the teeth, the space between maxilary central incisors is called the central…
Diastema
any abnormal angulations or curve in the root or crown of a tooth
Dilaceration
the back surface of any structure. The opposite is ventral.
Dorsal/dorsum
Any abnormal development or growth characterized by cel variations in size, shape and organization.
Dysplasia
caused by faulty nutrition
Dystrophic
Small flat hemorrhagic patch, better known as a bruise on the skin or mucous membrane
Ecchymosis
The outer embryonic germ layer that forms skin, salivary glands, hair, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, nerves etc.
Ectoderm
swelling of tissue due to the accumulation of fluid in the tissues.
Edema/edematous
open space immediately under the contact point of adjacent teeth.
Embrasure
The study of prenatal development
Embryology
a lung disorder in which the bronchioles become plugged with mucous and lose their elasticity which eventually causes difficulty with breathing.
Emphysema
surounded by a capsule of fibrous connective tissue.
Encapsulated
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
Endoderm/Entoderm
protein which aids in increasing the speed of reactions in many cells and systems of the body.
Enzyme
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.
Epinephrine
The cellular covering of internal and external body surfaces.
Epithelium
The science of adjusting the design of tools, equipment, tasks and environments for safe, comfortable and effective human use
Ergonomics
the loss of tooth structure due ot chemical agents.
Erosion
redness of the skin due to congestion of the capillaries
Erythema
a red blood cell
Erythrocyte
a condition of the mucous membranes characterized by erythematous popular lesions.
Erythroplakia
The cause of a disease or disorder; could be genetic, physical, biochemical, microbiologic etc
Etiology
shedding; loss of a primary tooth for example
Exfoliate
