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Infectious Diseases
Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist
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Pathology
Undergraduate 3
03/06/2010

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Granuloma
Definition
A tumorlike mass of inflammatory tissue consisting of a central collection of macrophages, often including multinucleated giant cells, surrounded by lymphocytes.
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Granulomatous disease
Definition
A disease characterized by the fromation of granulomas.
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Incubation period
Definition
The period between the infection of an individual by a pathogen and the manifestation of the disease it causes.
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Malaise
Definition
A vague, indefinite feeling of discomfort, debilitation, or lack of health.
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Opportunistic infection
Definition
A disease caused by a microorganism that does not ordinarily cause disease but becomes pathogenic under certain circumstances.
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Paresthesia
Definition
An abnormal sensation such as prickling or tingling.
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Pathogenic microorganism
Definition
A microorganism that causes disease.
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Pruritus
Definition
Itching
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Subclinical infection
Definition
An infectious disease not detectable by the usual clinical signs.
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Whitlow
Definition
An infection involving the distal phalanx of a finger.
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