Terminology Test 2 Flashcards
literally loss of sensation. In dentistry, usualy caused by the administration of a drug
anesthesia
An acute painless edematous reaction of the subcutaneous or submucosal tissue.
Angioedema
Colloquially known as a”tongue-tie”
Ankyloglossia
union of a tooth’s root to alveolar bone by dentin or cementum or both.
Ankylosis
any noticeable difference or deviation from that which is normal or ordinary.
Anomaly
An immunoglobulin that is essential to the immune system and is produced by lymphoid tissue in response ot bacteria, viruses or other antigens.
Antibody
A substance usually a protein which causes formation of an antibody and reacts specifically with that antibody, and is capable of inducing an immune response
Antigen
any drug or compound which counteracts the production of histamine in the body.
Antihistamine
substance which is used for the destruction or control of microorganisms which are known to cause disease. I.e. chlorhexidine
Antimicrobial
endpoint or farthest tip of a root. Singular and plural
Apex, apices
known as a”canker” sore, is an uncomfortable vesicle which will rupture after one or two days
Aphthous
The process of laying down a hard tissue such as bone, enamel, dentin or cementum
Apposition
The equipment, books, instruments etc needed and used during a specific dental hygiene procedure
Armamentarium
area where two or more bones of the skeleton join or unite.
Articulation
wasting away of a tissue or organ as the result of disease, lack of nutrition or due to lack of use
Atrophy
