Terminology Test - 1 Flashcards
the mechanical wearing away of tooth structure by abnormal stresses. Toothbrushing improperly can cause toothbrush abrasion.
Abrasion
localized site of infection with the production of pus.
Abscess
a tooth, tooth root or dental implant that serves as an anchor for a fixed or removable prosthetic appliance.
Abutment
capable or worthy, pleasing.
Acceptable
several meanings including subordinate, attached or added for convenience
Accessory
method of making a substance acid, in dental hygiene used to describe fluoride
Acidulated
Obtained after birth. New or added characteristics
Acquired
a disease process related to hyperpituitarism which causes enlargement of the hands, feet and face.
Acromegaly
also known as epinephrine, a naturally occurring agent responsible for sympathetic nervous system activity
Adrenaline
noun,a recommendation regarding a decision
Advice
Verb, to recommend or give information to a client; to inform. can also be used to warn or caution a client of the danger of something
Advise
invisible airborne particles less than 10 microns in diameter which are dispersed into the environment and float on air currents; they are made by dental equipment such as handpieces and powered instruments.
Aerosols
hypersensitive state caused from exposure to a specific substance or allergen, re-exposure to which causes a greater ability to react.
Allergic
baldness caused by loss of hair.
Alopecia
a word used to describe many oral locations such as the portion of the maxila or mandible which supports teeth, or the bone lining the ALVEOLUS; or is the portion of the mucosa immediately apical to the mucogingival junction.
Alveolar
tooth “socket”
Alveolus
epithelial cell of the enamel organ, this cell functions in the formation of enamel, during aprocess called amelogenesis
Ameloblast
below normal levels of red blood cells or quantities of hemoglobin resulting in reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues.
Anemia
acute alergic reaction characterized by sudden collapse, shock or respiratory and circulatory failure. It can occur following previous exposure ot an alergen.
Anaphylaxis
