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hygiene
chapter 37
Question | Answer |
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alopecia | abscence or hair loss |
caries | decay of teeth with formation of cavities |
cerumen | ear wax |
cheilosis | ulceration of the lips usually caused by vitb deficiency |
gingivitis | inflammation of the tissue that surrounds the teeth |
glossitis | inflammation of the tongue caused by deficiency in vitb12,folic acid, and iron |
halitosis | bad breath or persistent bad taste in mouth |
necrosis | pressure ulcers |
pediculosis (lice) | infestation of lice |
plaque | invisible,destructive bacteria that builds up on everyones teeth |
stomatitis | inflammation of oral mucosa |
tartar | plaque and dead bacteria build up forming hard deposits. |