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28 Cards in this Set
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Abscess |
Localized area of pus originating from an infection |
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Acute inflammation |
Minimal and short lasting injury to tissue |
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Biopsy |
Removal of tissue from living patients for diagnostic inflammation |
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Candidiasis |
Superficial infection caused by yeastlike fungus |
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Carcinoma |
Malignant tumor in epithelial tissue |
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Cellulitis |
Inflammation of cellular or connective tissue |
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Chronic inflammation |
Continuous injury or irritation to tissue |
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Congenital disorders |
Disorders that are present at birth |
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Cyst |
Closed cell or pouch with a definite wall |
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Ecchymosis |
Technical term for bruising |
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Erosión |
Wearing away tissue |
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Glossitis |
Inflammation of the tongue |
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Granuloma |
A granular tumor or growth |
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Hematoma |
Swelling or mass of blood collected in one area or organ |
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Inflammation |
Protective response of the tissues to irritation or injury |
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Lesion |
An area of pathology |
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Leukemia |
A progressive disease in which the bone marrow produces an increased number of immature or abnormal white cells |
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Leukoplakia |
Formation of white spots or patches on the oral mucosa |
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Lichen planus |
Benign chronic disease that affects the skin and oral mucosa |
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Lymphadenopathy |
Disease or swelling of the lymph nodes |
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Metastasize |
To spread disease from one part to the other |
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Methamphetamine |
Potent central nervous system stimulant |
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Meth mouth |
Informal name for the rampant tooth decay cause by heavy methamphetamine use |
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Pathology |
The study of disease |
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Petechiae |
Small pinpoint red spots on skin or mucous membrane |
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Sarcoma |
Malignant tumor in connective tissue such as muscle or bone |
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Tori |
Abnormal growth of bone in specific area |
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Xerostomia |
Dryness of the mouth caused by reduction of saliva |
