Chapter 17 Oral Pathology

lesion

area of abnormal tissue, which can be benign or malignant

granuloma

area of inflammation, often in response to a local irritant, Has a tumor-like appearance

inflammation

body's immune response to irritation or injury

tori

bony growth within the oral cavity

glossitis

condition in which the tongue becomes inflamed and swollen

lymphadenopathy

disease or swelling of the lymph nodes

congenital

disorders or conditions that is present at birth

Xerostomia

dryness of the mouth caused by reduction of saliva

cyst (sist)

fluid filled sac that can occur in tissues in any part of the body

leukoplakia

formation of white spots or patches on the tongue, cheeks, and oral mucosa

methamphetamine

highly addictive and illegal drug that can be used a s central nervous simulant, but mainly is used a s recreational drug

candidiasis

infection caused by a yeast-like fungus; also referred to as thrush

lichen planus

inflammatory benign skin condition that affects the skin and oral mucosa' appears as flat-topped pink or purple bumps

meth mouth

informal name for the rampant tooth decay caused by heavy methamphetamine use

abscess

localized collection of pus originating from a bacterial infection

ecchymosis

medical term for a bruise

biopsy

procedure to remove tissue or sample of cells for diagnostic

cellulitis

serious bacterial skin infection that causes inflammation of cellular or connective tissue

chronic inflammation

slow long term inflammation lasting for prolonged periods

petechiae

small, pinpoint red spots that appear on the skin or in a mucous or serous membrane

Pathology

study and diagnosis of disease

hematoma

swelling or mass of blood collected outside of a blood vessel, commonly caused by a disease or trauma

sarcoma

term used for a broad group of cancers that begin in the bones and soft tissue

metastasize

to spread(disease) from one part of the body to another

leukemia

type of cancer that affects the blood, specifically the white blood cells, bone marrow, and lymphatic system

lymphoma

type of cancer that affects the immune system

erosion

wearing away, of tissue or tooth structure by physical or chemical action

acute inflammation

Minimal and short-lasting response to injury of tissue

carcinoma

a cancer arising in the epithelial tissue of the skin or of the lining of the internal organs.