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36 Cards in this Set
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Amino acids
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Compounds in proteins used by the body to build and repair tissue.
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Anorexia nervosa
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Eating disorder caused by an altered self-image.
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BulImla
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Eating disorder characterized by binge eating and self-induced vomiting.
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Cariogenic
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Producing or promoting tooth decay.
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Fats
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Lipids.
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Nutrients
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Organic and inorganic chemicals in food that supply energy.
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Organic
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Describes food products that have been grown without the use of chemical pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers.
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Triglycerides
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Neutral fats.
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Abscess
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Localized area of pus originating from an infection.
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Acute inflammation
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Minimal and short-lasting injury to tissue.
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Biopsy
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Removal of tissue from living patients for diagnostic examination.
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Candidiasis
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Superficial infection caused by a yeastlike fungus.
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Carcinoma
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Malignant tumor in epithelial tissue.
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Cellulitis
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Inflammation of cellular or connective tissue.
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Chronic inflammation
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Continuous injury or irritation to tissue.
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Congenital disorders
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Disorders that are present at birth.
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Cyst
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Closed cell or pouch with a definite wall.
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Ecchymosis
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Technical term for bruising.
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Erosion
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Wearing away of tissue.
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Glossitis
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Inflammation of the tongue.
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Granuloma
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A granular tumor or growth.
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Hematoma
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Swelling or mass of blood collected In one area or organ.
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Inflammation
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Protective response of the tissues to irritation or injury.
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Lesion
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An area of pathology.
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Leukemia
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A progressive disease in which the bone marrow produces an increased number of immature or abnormal white cells.
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Leukoplakia
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Formation of white spots or patches on the oral mucosa.
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Lichen planus
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Benign, chronic disease that affects the skin and oral mucosa.
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Lymphadenopathy
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Disease or swelling of the lymph nodes.
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Lymphoma
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Malignant disorder of the lymphoid tissue.
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Metastasize
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To spread (disease) from one part of the body to another.
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Methamphetamine
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Potent central nervous system stimulant.
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Meth mouth
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Informal name for the rampant tooth decay caused by heavy methamphetamine use.
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Pathology
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The study of disease.
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Petechia
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Small, pinpoint red spot on the skin or mucous membrane.
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Sarcoma
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Malignant tumor in connective tissue such as muscle or bone.
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Xerostomia
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Dryness of the mouth caused by reduction of saliva.
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