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Neutropenia
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a PMN count of less than 1,000 cells/mL of blood - indicates increased risk of infection
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necrotizing periodontal disease
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unique type of perio disease that involves tissue necrosis - painful ulceration, redness, swelling
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necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (NUG)
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tissue necrosis that is limited to gingival tissues
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necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis (NUP)
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tissue necrosis of gingival tissue combined with bone loss
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pseudomembrane
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yellowish white or gray tissue slough that covers the necrotic areas of the gingiva in necrotizing periodontal diseases
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secondary occlusal trauma
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defined as normal occlusion on an unhealthy periodontium previously weakened by periodontitis
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atherosclerosis
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a process characterized by the thickening of the artery walls
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heat shock proteins
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a group of proteins that are induced when a cell undergoes various types of environmental stresses like heat, cold and oxygen deprivation
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C-reactive protein
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a special type of plasma protein that is present during episodes of acute inflammation or infection
CRP is important cardiovascular risk predictor |
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glycemic control
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refers to typical levels of glucose in a person with diabetes mellitius
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preeclampsia
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Complicationcharacterized byIncreased blood pressureIncreased protein in urine Swelling of the hands, feet & faceOccurs in 3rdtrimester
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