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Ch 5 Terms Teeth
Medical Terminology Class, Chapter 5 Terms Teeth
Terms | Definitions |
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aphthous stomatitis | inflammation of the mouth with small, painful ulcers |
dental caries | tooth decay |
herpetic stomatitis | inflammation of the mouth by infection with the herpesvirus |
oral leukolakia | white plaques or patches on the mucosa of the mouth |
periodontal disease | inflammation and degeneration of gums, teeth and surrounding bone |