loss of tooth structure produced by a mechanical cause (tooth brushing/toothpaste)
abrasion
substance abuse with respect to alcohol abuse; involves persistent patterns of heavy alcohol intake associated with health consequences and/or impairment in social functioning
abuse
habitual, psychologic and phsyciologic dependence on a substance or practice that is behond voluntary control
addiction
baldness or loss of hair
alopecia
sac formed by the localized dialation of the wall of the artery, vein or heart
aneurysm
soluble proteine molecule secreted by body cells in response to an antigen; capable of binding to that specific antigen
antibodies
any substance that is capable under appropriate conditions of inducing a spcific immune response and of reacting with the products of that resonse
antigens
temporary cessation of breathing
apnea
hereditary tendency to experience immediate allergic reactions
atopy
wearing away of tooth as a result of tooth to tooth contact
attrition
involuntary utterance of vulagar or abscene words
coprolalia
profuse discarge of mucus membranes from the nose
coryza
imparied ability to ocntrol dirnking behavior, dependence is differentiated from abuse by manifestations of craving tolerance physical deendence and inability to exercise restraint over drinking
dependence
double vision
diplopia
labored or difficult breathing
dyspnea
discoloration of the skin that is blue/black with irregularly formed hemorrhagic areas
ecchymosis
echo reaction/involuntary repetition of a word or sentence just spoken by another person
echolalia
the loss of tooth substnace by a chemical process that doesn't involve known bacterial action
erosion
group of disease o fthe eye characterized by intraocular pressure from pathologic changes in the optic disc; person has visual field defects
glaucoma
inflammation of the tongue
glossitis
farsightedness/eyeball is shorter beheind the retina; vision is better for distant objects than near objects
hyperopia
same as antibody
immunoglobulins
localized are of ischmic necrosis produced by occlusion of the arterial supply or venous dranage of the part
infarction
deficiency of blood to supply oxygen impart resulting from functional constriction or actual obstruction of a blood vessl
ischemia
pertaining to or originating in a hospital
nosocomial
ability to breath easily only in an upright position
orthopnea
condition in which there is a sudden drop in the arterial blood pressure when a person sits up quickly from a supine postion or stands up quickly from sitting
orthostatic (postural) hypotension
erosion of enamel and dentin as result from chemical and mechanical effects
perimylolysis
dryness of the mouth because of thickened, reduced, or absent salivary flow-can cause comprised chewing, speaking, swallowing, increased risk for infection
xerostomia
high blood pressure from an identifiable underlying secondary cause
secondary HYPERtension
clear bodily fluid
serum
inflammation of the oral mucosa usually caused by a removable prosthesis
stomatitis
ability to endure without effect or injury. increased amount of the drug is needed to achieve the same effect...higher and higher doses of the drug
tolerance
vascualr reaction on skin with transient appearnace with red/pale elevated patches with itching