Comp Pt Final

loss of tooth structure produced by a mechanical cause (tooth brushing/toothpaste)

substance abuse with respect to alcohol abuse; involves persistent patterns of heavy alcohol intake associated with health consequences and/or impairment in social functioning

habitual, psychologic and phsyciologic dependence on a substance or practice that is behond voluntary control

baldness or loss of hair

sac formed by the localized dialation of the wall of the artery, vein or heart

soluble proteine molecule secreted by body cells in response to an antigen; capable of binding to that specific antigen

any substance that is capable under appropriate conditions of inducing a spcific immune response and of reacting with the products of that resonse

temporary cessation of breathing

hereditary tendency to experience immediate allergic reactions

wearing away of tooth as a result of tooth to tooth contact

involuntary utterance of vulagar or abscene words

profuse discarge of mucus membranes from the nose

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

double vision

labored or difficult breathing

discoloration of the skin that is blue/black with irregularly formed hemorrhagic areas

echo reaction/involuntary repetition of a word or sentence just spoken by another person

the loss of tooth substnace by a chemical process that doesn't involve known bacterial action

group of disease o fthe eye characterized by intraocular pressure from pathologic changes in the optic disc; person has visual field defects

inflammation of the tongue

farsightedness/eyeball is shorter beheind the retina; vision is better for distant objects than near objects

same as antibody

localized are of ischmic necrosis produced by occlusion of the arterial supply or venous dranage of the part

deficiency of blood to supply oxygen impart resulting from functional constriction or actual obstruction of a blood vessl

pertaining to or originating in a hospital

ability to breath easily only in an upright position

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

erosion of enamel and dentin as result from chemical and mechanical effects

dryness of the mouth because of thickened, reduced, or absent salivary flow-can cause comprised chewing, speaking, swallowing, increased risk for infection

high blood pressure from an identifiable underlying secondary cause

clear bodily fluid

inflammation of the oral mucosa usually caused by a removable prosthesis

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

vascualr reaction on skin with transient appearnace with red/pale elevated patches with itching

delicate membrane enclosing the lungs