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Acute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAddison disease: Long-term underfunction of the outer portion of the adrenal gland. In med... See the entire definition of Addison diseaseAdjacent: Lying nearby. Related terms include superjacent, subjacent, and circumjacent. Fr... See the entire definition of AdjacentAntibacterial: Anything that destroys bacteria or suppresses their growth or their ability... See the entire definition of AntibacterialArthritis: Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, w... See the entire definition of ArthritisBacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBacterial: Of or pertaining to bacteria, as in a bacterial lung infection. Blood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFluoride: A compound of fluorine with another element or radical. Fluoride containing com... See the entire definition of Fluoride
Gingivitis: Gum disease with inflammation of the gums. On inspection, the gums will appea... See the entire definition of GingivitisGum disease: Inflammation of the soft tissue (gingiva) and abnormal loss of bone that surr... See the entire definition of Gum diseaseHigh blood pressure: A repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg. Chro... See the entire definition of High blood pressureHIV: Acronym for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the cause of AIDS (acquired immunodefi... See the entire definition of HIVHygiene: The science of preventive medicine and the preservation of health. Also commonly ... See the entire definition of HygieneImmune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. Immune system: A complex system that is responsible for distinguishing a person from every... See the entire definition of Immune systemInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationLeukemia: Cancer of the blood cells. Strictly speaking, leukemia should refer only to canc... See the entire definition of LeukemiaLymph: The almost colorless fluid that travels through the lymphatic system, carrying cell... See the entire definition of LymphMacrophage: A type of white blood cell that ingests foreign material. Macrophages are key ... See the entire definition of MacrophageMalnutrition: A term used to refer to any condition in which the body does not receive eno... See the entire definition of MalnutritionMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of Neck
Organ: A relatively independent part of the body that carries out one or more special func... See the entire definition of OrganPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPeriodontal: Having to do with the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Periodontal disease: A bacterial infection that destroys the attachment fibers and support... See the entire definition of Periodontal diseasePeriodontitis: Gum disease. The word "periodontitis" literally means "inflammation around... See the entire definition of PeriodontitisPlaque: 1. An semi-hardened accumulation of substances from fluids that bathe an a... See the entire definition of PlaquePregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisProteins: Large molecules composed of one or more chains of amino acids in a specific orde... See the entire definition of ProteinsPuberty: Adolescence, the period in which the human body first becomes capable of reproduc... See the entire definition of PubertyRheumatoid arthritis: An autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of joint... See the entire definition of Rheumatoid arthritisSaliva: a watery secretion in the mouth produced by the salivary glands that aids in the d... See the entire definition of SalivaSteroid: One of a large group of chemical substances classified by a specific carbon struc... See the entire definition of SteroidSyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Therapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment.
Trench mouth: A progressive painful infection of the mouth and throat with ulceration, s... See the entire definition of Trench mouthUlcerative gingivitis: This is trench mouth, a progressive painful infection with ulcerat... See the entire definition of Ulcerative gingivitisWegener's granulomatosis: An uncommon type of inflammation of small arteries and veins (va... See the entire definition of Wegener's granulomatosis
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