Broken Jaw Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Broken Jaw article.
Airway: The path that air follows to get into and out of the lungs. The mouth and nose are... See the entire definition of AirwayAlveolus: A tiny air sac in the lungs. Plural alveoli. Aspiration: Removal of a sample of fluid and cells through a needle. Aspiration also re... See the entire definition of AspirationAtrophy: A wasting away or diminution. Muscle atrophy is a decrease in muscle mass, often ... See the entire definition of AtrophyBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerChin: Medically, the mentum. The lower portion of the face below the lower lip including t... See the entire definition of ChinCompound fracture: A fracture in which a bone is sticking through the skin. Also known as ... See the entire definition of Compound fractureCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanEar: The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy tex... See the entire definition of EarEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFracture: A break in bone or cartilage. Although usually a result of trauma, a fracture ca... See the entire definition of FractureInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryIntervention: The act of intervening, interfering or interceding with the intent of modify... See the entire definition of InterventionJaw: The movable junction of the bones below the mouth (the mandible) and the bone just ab... See the entire definition of Jaw
Jawbone: 1. As a noun, a bone of the jaw, particularly the mandible. Joint: The area where two bones are attached for the purpose of permitting body parts to m... See the entire definition of JointLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsMandible: The bone of the lower jaw. The joint where the mandible meets the upper jaw at t... See the entire definition of MandibleMembrane: A very thin layer of tissue that covers a 'surface. Motor: Something that produces or refers to motion. For example, a motor neuron is a nerve... See the entire definition of MotorMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMucosa: Having to do with a mucous membrane. For example, the oral mucosa. Neck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveNose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of NoseNumb: Numb, or numbness is a loss of the sensation of feeling in an area of the body. Numb... See the entire definition of NumbOn call: In medicine, the person who is ready to respond, the one on duty. As in "Who is t... See the entire definition of On callOperating room: A facility that is equipped for performing surgery. Abbreviated OR. Oral surgeon: A dentist who has special training in surgery to correct problems of the mou... See the entire definition of Oral surgeon
Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPathologic: 1. Indicative of or caused by disease, as in a pathologic fracture, pat... See the entire definition of PathologicPeriodontal: Having to do with the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Pharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSkull: The skull is a collection of bones which encase the brain and give form to the hea... See the entire definition of SkullSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomSyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Tetanus: An often fatal infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tet... See the entire definition of TetanusTMJ: Temporomandibular joint. Tongue: A strong muscle that is anchored to the floor of the mouth. The tongue is covered ... See the entire definition of TongueTooth: One of the structures within the mouth that allow for biting and chewing. Teeth hav... See the entire definition of Tooth
Trauma: A physical or emotional injury. X-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray
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