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NURSING - Chapter 37(Textbook) - Hygiene
Key Terms - Fundamentals of Nursing (6th ed)
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
09/13/2009

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alopecia
Definition
baldness
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caries
Definition
cavities of the teeth
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cerumen
Definition
wax in the external ear canal
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cheilosis
Definition
an ulceration of the lip
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gingivitis
Definition
an inflammation of the gingiva, the tissue that surrounds the teeth
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glossitis
Definition
an inflammation of the tongue
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halitosis
Definition
a strong mouth odor or bad taste in the mouth
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necrosis
Definition
death of cells and tissue
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pediculosis
Definition
infestation with lice
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periodontitis
Definition
a marked inflammation of the gums that also involves degeneration of the dental periosteum and bone
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plaque
Definition
an invisible, destructive bacterial film that builds up on everyone's teeth
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stomatitis
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an inflammation of the oral mucosa
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tartar
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hard deposits at the gumline formed by plaque buildup
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