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abrasion
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scrape from; wearing away of a tooth surface from abnormal causes.
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abscess
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collection of pus
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absorption
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drug substance transfer from the administration site by body fluids
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syncope
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a temporary loss of consciousness due to lack of adquate supply of blood to the brain; also known as fainting or swooning.
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xerostomia
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dryness of the mouth caused by the lack of normal salivary secretion.
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cranium
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the portion of the skull that encloses the brain. Eight bones make up this section of the skull.
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temporal bones
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two fan-shaped bones, one on each side of the skull.
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frontal bone
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a single bone in the frontal or anterior region.
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occipital bone
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one large, thick bone in the lower back of the head that forms the base of the skull.
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ethmoid bone
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a spongy bone forming part of the anterior nasal fossa of the skull.
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sphenoid bone
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a large bone at the base of the skull situated between the occipital and ethmoid bones in front of and between the parietal and the temporal bones on the side.
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zygomatic bones
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two facial bones, one under each eye, that form and give shape to the cheekbone. Also called the malar bones.
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maxillary bones
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two bones, one each on the left and the right, that unite to form the upper jaw and suport the maxillary teeth.
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palatine bones
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two bones, one each on the left and the right, that form the hard palate of mouth and the nasal floor.
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nasal bones
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two bones, one left and one right, that form the arch or bridge of the nose.
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lacrimal bones
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the two bones at the inner or nose side of the orbital cavity.
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inferior conchae
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two thin scroll-like bones that form the lower part of the interior of the nasal cavity.
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mandible
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the strong, horseshoe-shaped bone that forms the lower jaw.
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vomer
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a single bone that forms the lower posterior part of the nasal septum.
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malleus
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the largest of the three ossicles. It is located in the middle ear and serves as the ear mallet.
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incus
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ossicle of the middle ear. It serves as the ear anvil.
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stapes
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ossicle in the middle ear. It is commonly called the ear stirrup.
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hyoid bone
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horseshoe-shaped bone lying at the base of the tongue. It does not articulate with any other bone.
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sinus
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an air pocket or cavity in a bone which lightens the bone, warms the air intake, and helps form sounds. Sinus cavities receive their names from the bones in which they are situated.
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ethmoid sinus
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sinus located in the ethmoid bone, at the side of the eye.
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sphenoid sinus
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sinus located in the sphenoid bones, situated behind the eyes.
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frontal sinus
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sinus located in the maxilla. It is the largest and is called the atrium of Highmore. Is easily seen on x-rays and is used as a landmark in x-ray films.
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suture (1)
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a line where two or more bones unite in an immovalbe joint.
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suture (2)
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stitch or staple repairing or closing a wound.
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sagital suture
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the union line between the two parietal bones on top of skull.
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coronal suture
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the junction of the frontal and the parietal bones. May be referred to as the baby's "soft spot" or fontanel.
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lamboid suture
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located between the parietal bone and the upper border of the occipital bone.
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temporoparietal suture
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union line located between the temporal and parietal bones. It is also known as the squamous suture.
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UCR
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usual, customary, and reasonable
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ADA
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American Dental Association
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CDC
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Centers for Disease Control
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MSDS
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manufacturer's safety data sheet
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DHCW
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Dental Health Care Worker
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EPA
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Environmental Protection Agency
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SOP
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standard operating procedure
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FDA
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Food and Drug Administration
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RCT
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root canal treatment
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CPR
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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EPA
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Environmental Protection Agency
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SOP
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standard operating procedure
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FDA
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Food and Drug Administration
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RCT
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root canal treatment
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CPR
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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