Terminology Test - 1

Question 1

the mechanical wearing away of tooth structure by abnormal stresses. Toothbrushing improperly can cause toothbrush abrasion.

Answer 1

Abrasion

Question 2

localized site of infection with the production of pus.

Answer 2

Abscess

Question 3

a tooth, tooth root or dental implant that serves as an anchor for a fixed or removable prosthetic appliance.

Answer 3

Abutment

Question 4

capable or worthy, pleasing.

Answer 4

Acceptable

Question 5

several meanings including subordinate, attached or added for convenience

Answer 5

Accessory

Question 6

method of making a substance acid, in dental hygiene used to describe fluoride

Answer 6

Acidulated

Question 7

Obtained after birth. New or added characteristics

Answer 7

Acquired

Question 8

a disease process related to hyperpituitarism which causes enlargement of the hands, feet and face.

Answer 8

Acromegaly

Question 9

also known as epinephrine, a naturally occurring agent responsible for sympathetic nervous system activity

Answer 9

Adrenaline

Question 10

noun,a recommendation regarding a decision

Answer 10

Advice

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Advise

Question 12

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.

Answer 12

Aerosols

Question 13

hypersensitive state caused from exposure to a specific substance or allergen, re-exposure to which causes a greater ability to react.

Answer 13

Allergic

Question 14

baldness caused by loss of hair.

Answer 14

Alopecia

Question 15

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.

Answer 15

Alveolar

Question 16

tooth “socket”

Answer 16

Alveolus

Question 17

epithelial cell of the enamel organ, this cell functions in the formation of enamel, during aprocess called amelogenesis

Answer 17

Ameloblast

Question 18

below normal levels of red blood cells or quantities of hemoglobin resulting in reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues.

Answer 18

Anemia

Question 19

acute alergic reaction characterized by sudden collapse, shock or respiratory and circulatory failure. It can occur following previous exposure ot an alergen.

Answer 19

Anaphylaxis