Chapter 17 Oral Pathology

granuloma

a granular tumor or growth

leukemia

a progressive disease in which the bone marrow produces an increased number of immature or abnormal white cells

tori

abnormal growths of bone in a specific area

lesion

an area of pathology

lichen planus

benign, chronic disease that affects the skin or oral mucosa

cyst

closed cell or pouch with a difinite wall

chronic inflammation

continuous injury or irritation to tissue

lymphadenopathy

disease or swelling of the lymph nodes

congenital disorders

disorders that are present at birth

xerostomia

dryness of the mouth caused by reduction of saliva

leukoplakia

formation of white spots or patches on the oral mucosa

cellulitis

inflammation of cellular or connective tissue

glossitis

inflammation of the tongue

meth mouth

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

abscess

localized area of pus originating from an infection

lymphoma

malignant disorder of the lymphoide tissue

sarcoma

malignant tumor in connective tissue such as muscle or bone

carcinoma

malignant tumor in epithelial tissue

acute inflammation

minimal and short lasting injury to tissue

methamphetamine

potent central nervous system stimulant

inflammation

protective response of the tissues to irritation or injury

biopsy

removal of tissue from living patients for diagnostic examination

petechiae

small, pinpoint red spots on the skin or mucous membrane

candidiasis

superficial infection caused by a yeastlike fungus

hematoma

swelling or mass of blood collected in one area or organ

ecchymosis

technical term for brusing

pathology

the study of disease

metastasize

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

erosion

wearing away of tissue